TCP Weekly → March 7
Midnight of an Empire with Sho Baraka and Malcolm Foley • Pastors and Faith Leaders Lakeside Chat • Job Openings • Chicagoland Collective Gathering • Jesse Jackson Memorial Service at House of Hope
Don’t Miss Midnight of an Empire
March 16, 7pm: Empire or Kingdom?
Join us for an evening with artist and speaker, Sho Baraka, and Malcolm Foley, author of The Anti-Greed Gospel, as we host the Chicago stop on their Midnight of an Empire tour. Hosted at Renewal Church of Chicago. RSVP here to be entered into a lottery to win a merch package from the tour!
April 16, 11am: Who Is Shaping Us?
A conversation on Christian Nationalism with Caleb Campbell, author of Disarming Leviathan. (Location TBA). RSVP here.
May 21, 11am: Are We Leading from Wholeness?
We'll discuss emotionally healthy leadership with Drew Hyun, author of Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful. Hosted at Chicago West Bible Church. RSVP here.
Local Events
Pastors and Faith Leaders Lakeside Chat
Pastors and faith leaders across the city are invited to a special gathering on March 12 with Mayor Brandon Johnson for a Lakeside Chat focused on connection, conversation, and the future of our city. This event is an opportunity for ministry leaders to hear directly from the mayor and engage in meaningful dialogue about the role of faith communities in serving Chicago. Space is limited to 120 attendees. RSVP here.
Deeper Women’s Conference
Women of Chicago West Bible Church, in collaboration with Harvest Bible Chapel, are hosting the Deeper Women’s Conference on March 13–14 in Rolling Meadows, IL. Register here.
Faith at Work in Chicago
Join Faith & Work Chicago on Mar 28, 9am-noon, for a practical, encouraging morning where you’ll choose a track that fits your current work season, connect with peers and mentors, and leave equipped to approach your work with renewed purpose and hope. Learn more here.
Legacy Tour
Don’t miss the Legacy Tour this spring, stopping in Chicago on Apr 10, 6-8:30pm, location TBA. The evening will consist of food, fellowship and formation through a taste of their newly developed Legacy University Course on How to Study the Epistles. RSVP here.
Looking Ahead
Apr 16 | Lead the City Conversations: Who is Shaping Us? with Caleb Campbell
May 1-2 | Inhabit Conference
May 21 | Lead the City Conversations: Are We Leading from Wholeness? with Drew Hyun
Jul 12-16 | C.S. Lewis Institute Summer Academy
Resources & Reads
Legacy Disciple Podcast
This podcast is a masterclass in what it actually looks like to live a life that "rubs off" on others. Brian sits down with one of his primary disciplers, Roy "Soup" Campbell, a veteran of urban ministry for over 40 years and a key figure in the Legacy Disciple family.
Becoming ProGrace
So many conversations about abortion revolve around the question, Are you pro-life or pro-choice? What if Christians started conversations by asking, How can we resemble Jesus in one of the most divisive issues of our generation? Make sure to check out this new release from Angela Weszely, Becoming ProGrace: Expanding the Abortion Conversation Beyond Life Versus Choice.
Community Job Board
Recent Postings
Aftercare Director: The Field School
Children’s Pastor: Willow Creek Community Church
Facility Support: Soul City Church
Ministry Support: Soul City Church
Dir. of Development: New Life Centers
View a full list of postings at join-tcp.org/job-board
Do you have a job opening at your Chicago-area church or organization? We’d love to help spread the word! Approved submissions will be added to our job board
and promoted in the newsletter. Submit job openings here.
Weekly Spotlight
Chicagoland Collective Gathering
Leaders from across the city recently gathered through the Chicagoland Collective for a meaningful weekend of worship, vision, and connection. Friday evening brought pastors and ministry leaders together for a bilingual gathering that reflected the diversity of the Chicagoland church. The evening also included a time of reflection with International Justice Mission, reminding us that pursuing justice is part of the church’s calling. During the gathering, Robert Guerrero offered a powerful distinction between “Babel Unity,” where we seek to build a name for ourselves, and “Pentecost Unity,” where we live from the name God has already given us.
On Saturday - Feb. 28, the gathering continued with a focused time of encouragement and reflection alongside Spanish-speaking pastors and leaders across Chicagoland. Together they prayed, shared insights, and discussed the future of church planting and leadership in our city. It was a hopeful reminder that God is moving through Hispanic pastors and leaders throughout Chicagoland, and we are grateful for all who continue to seek the good of our city together.
Memorial Service at House of Hope
This past week, Salem Baptist Church and Pastor Charlie Dates hosted “The People’s Celebration” at the House of Hope, honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. A courageous civil rights leader and tireless advocate for justice, Rev. Jackson’s leadership shaped generations and helped open doors for many across our nation.
We’re grateful for the witness of churches like Salem who help our city pause to remember, give thanks, and honor a life of faith, courage, and service. If you were unable to attend, you can watch the full service, including prayers, tributes, speeches, and musical performances, at the link here.
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