Tuesday
table talks
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives in ways we probably have not fully comprehended. Any crisis is also an opportunity for us to grow. James said we are to consider it all joy when we encounter various trials. They are working in us patient endurance. We must allow perseverance to finish its work so we can be mature and complete, lacking nothing. (James 1:2-4) As pastors, we are seeing this pandemic and subsequent financial calamity affect our parishioners and those we touch in many ways. Some are basic, like the need for food or monetary assistance. Others are more complex: mental, emotional, relational, systemic, spiritual and justice oriented. At The Warehouse OTR, we’ve decided to tackle some issues others may not be touching. Our initial concept for Tuesday Table Talks was going to be in-person at our location, 1310 Race Street in our fellowship hall. We were going to convene 25-50 people from various walks of life and perspectives, by app or invitation, to discuss relevant issues in our Community and introduce them to a Christ-following world-view. Obviously, God had other plans. In business, a pivot is a change in strategy without a change in vision. As the shelter-at-home orders were introduced, we decided to co Tuesday Table Talks virtually. We would offer relevant content to help people through this crisis from Christian professionals with great insights. Our first set of Tuesday Table Talks were interviews with Mental Health Professionals. Pastor Cindy Robertson, a licensed counselor and social worker, Dr. Gary Sweeten, a Christian psychologist, and Dr. Rosallind Smith-Sistrunk, a marriage and family therapist were interviewed
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