This exclusive video, shot at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., features Blessed Earth/SSA founder Matthew Sleeth describing the future of the alliance. Also featured are representatives from the founding seminaries, as well as author Bill McKibben and other distinguished guests:
Dr. Chuck Conniry, of George Fox Evangelical Seminary, discusses the trickle-down effect the SSA will have on the world:
Dr. Chris Elisara, from the Center for Environmental Leadership, shares the reason why now is the time for an organization like the SSA:
Dr. Dennis Hollinger of Gordon-Conwell believes in the importance of being a good example for stewardship practices:
The Reverend Jim Lindus, of Luther Seminary, is encouraged by the joining of various denominations in the SSA:
Dr. Lallene Rector, of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, shares how past activism efforts are now brought to bear with the alliance:
The Reverend Michael Cooper-White, of Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, discusses the importance of accountability when it comes to creation care practices:
Dr. Michael DeLashmutt, of Luther Seminary, discusses his hopes of impacting the future of the church:
The Reverend Dr. Pamela Cooper-White, of Columbia Theological Seminary, shares the efforts her school has already made in creation care, and her dreams of doing even more for sustainability:
Dr. Thomas Tumblin, of Asbury Theological Seminary, talks about the Wesleyan “heart for creation” and its place in the modern world:
Dr. Timothy Eberhart, from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, discusses his desire to bring the call to care for creation into the heart of theological study:
Dr. Tommy Givens, of Fuller Theological Seminary, talks about the importance of focusing on sustainability in world that offers many distractions:
Dr. Norman Wirzba, of Duke Divinity School, discusses the numerous benefits of meeting and working with others through the SSA:
The Reverend Dr. Graham Buxton, of Tabor Adelaide, talks about the joy he finds in collaborating with others in the SSA, and the importance of sharing successes and failures:
Fred Bahnson, of Wake Forest University School of Divinity, talks about the crucial need for the church to take the lead on creation care:
Dr. David Buschart, of Denver Seminary, talks about the SSA’s potential as a catalyst and resource for seminaries:
Dr. Beth Sheppard, of Duke Divinity School, discusses the connection between the physical and spiritual sides of creation care:
Dr. Mark Jensen, of Wake Forest University School of Divinity, talks about the inspiration and motivation he finds in the SSA: