Love Heals Our Community

As we launch our new Center for Wellbeing and Care|Becca Stevens will help us think about how we sharpen our focus on community wellbeing and what we as a church can do|based on her own story as a survivor|her experience with abused women|and her belief that love is the strongest force for change in the world.

Becca Stevens is a nonprofit leader|entrepreneur|priest|survivor|and founder and President of Thistle Farms. She has founded 13 nonprofits and justice enterprises|mentored another 60|and has raised over $75 million to support them. Becca has authored 12 books and sold over 300|000 copies. She has served as chaplain at St. Augustine’s Chapel on Vanderbilt’s campus for almost 30 years. Becca has been featured on PBS NewsHour|The Today Show|CNN|ABC World News|named a CNN Hero and White House Champion of Change|and holds five honorary doctorates. Drawn from 25 years of leadership in mission-driven work|Becca leads important conversations across the country with an inspiring message that love is the strongest force for change in the world.