From the bishop who led Minnesota through crucial headline-making times, a call to find hope and sustain faithful community amid adversity.
Written for clergy and lay leaders facing crisis, division, and uncertainty, the book asks: What can the church do? Drawing on the example of the first Christians, Loya argues that hope is nurtured through small, resilient communities rather than institutional power. Through four practices--rooting, planting, wintering, and mending--he offers practical ways for congregations to embody faithfulness in uncertain times and learn to lead like Jesus. Blending ecological imagery, biblical wisdom, and leadership insight, the book provides a hopeful framework for anyone seeking resilience, purpose, and authentic community.