The Rev. Dan Matthews Former rector of Trinity Wall Street, New York The Rev. Dan Matthews has been a consistent favorite at Calvary’s Lenten Preaching Series over the last fifty years. His preaching is inspired by powerful and meaningful stories like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son. In light of these stories, Matthews pushes us … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Dan Matthews"

The Rev. Becca Stevens Author, Episcopal priest, founder and president of Thistle and Bee social enterprise; Nashville, TN The Rev. Becca Stevens is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of ten non-profit justice enterprises, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on multiple news outlets and named a White House Champion of Change. … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Becca Stevens"

The Rev. Jennifer Bailey Ordained A.M.E. minister and national leader in the multi-faith movement for justice; Nashville, TN The Reverend Jen Bailey is an ordained minister, author, and national leader in the multi-faith movement for justice. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Faith Matters Network. The Rev. Bailey believes love is *the* animating force … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: The Rev. Jennifer Bailey"

Dr. Omid Safi Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University; Durham, NC Dr. Omid Safi is a teacher in the Islamic tradition of Radical Love with extensive written work on the foundational sources of Islam and Sufism. A leading Muslim public intellectual, Safi investigates the intersection of spirituality and social justice. He is … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: Dr. Omid Safi"

Rabbi Micah Greenstein Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel; Memphis, TN The senior rabbi at Temple Israel, Micah Greenstein loves Torah no matter where it comes from. "Torah" in a broad Jewish sense refers to the teachings and wisdom of Judaism, but he treasures insights on goodness, love, justice, shalom, and compassion from every faith tradition and … Continue reading "Lenten Preaching Series: Rabbi Micah Greenstein"