Fellowship + food leads to family. Laughter? A great medicine. Intimate conversation heals many hearts. #pilgrimagePics in Ephesus at the Church of St John; group pic around his supposed tomb. Bit of teaching in the garden on Philemon, and filming on the boat! ... See MoreSee Less

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IlluminatingHarekah (wonderful in Turkish)Oh myIntrospectiveAwe struckThoughtfulAmazingHolyThese are the one word replies I received when I asked: “Give me a one word response to your experience thus far…”On a pilgrimage you can see a lot of sites. But, more importantly, are you seeing one another?#pilgrimage ... See MoreSee Less

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Join Case for a great conversation with the Reverend Dr. Damien Schitter, Senior Pastor at New City Presbyterian Church in Orlando. They explore the need for the integration of faith, work, and culture in the church, highlighting the role of Reformed Theological Seminary's Institute for Faith, Work, and Culture in equipping pastors and leaders to bridge this critical gap. #podcast #theologyListen on Spotify: ... See MoreSee Less

Nuance: Being Faithful in the Public Square

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Podcast · [object Object] · Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative helping Christians to faithfully live out their faith in their work. We recognize most of life is not lived in black and white bu...

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Thorp: Up early. Jet lag. 😕 But, grateful to have a few moments in prayer to prepare my heart for the day. As we drive from Thessaloniki to Philippi today, I’m going to share with my fellow travelers about pilgrimage. There is a difference between vacation or a trip, and a pilgrimage. Pilgrimage serves as a tangible expression of devotion, allowing believers to physically and spiritually reconnect with sacred traditions and places. Pilgrimages incorporate intentional fellowship, spiritual formation, and theological training, essential pillars in the journey of faith, each playing a crucial role in deepening one’s relationship with God. An essential component of pilgrimage is formation of the heart. Anyone can "travel" or "take a vacation", but this is different. Spiritual formation is the ongoing process of shaping one’s inner life to reflect the character and teachings of Christ, cultivating virtues that sustain a faithful and purposeful life. And on the journey, we learn together. Theological and Scriptural training while on the journey equips believers with the knowledge and tools to understand, articulate, and defend their faith.Together, these elements create a holistic approach to faith that nurtures both personal and communal spiritual vitality. One of the reasons I’m so excited about the work we’re doing at The Collaborative is that a focus of ours is taking people on pilgrimage. The Collaborative creates discipleship resources and experiences for Christ-centered professionals in the public square. Pilgrimage is a key experience we provide. Welcome to the journey. ... See MoreSee Less

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Guilds are a means of helping individuals identify with their calling rather than their profession. Our understanding helps us establish a spiritual identity connected to God, not create action or work in order to connect to God. Through Guilds, we establish a new vision for our profession, a view beyond our paycheck or status, which includes defining a new standard of how to work through ethical and best practices.

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What is the Collaborative?

The Collaborative provides discipleship resources and experiences for Christ-centered professional in the public square.

Culture is all around us, and Christians leaders in various societal sectors have the opportunity to serve the common good. Are we?

Work leads to blessing; blessing of others for the life of the world.

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Christ followers for their workplace, marketplace, government, and the arts with a Biblical vision for the common good.

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leaders within the marketplace, across industries, government, non-profits and more to address complex social problems.

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American society is secularizing at a rapid pace, and her Christian foundation is fading
Faithful Christians in professional vocations are hungry to see American society flourish
The church struggles to prepare her members for effectiveness in the public square, notably at work, in industry/sectors, and civic life
Efforts to pursue the common good are in short supply

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The Collaborative, founded in 2013 as the faith and work ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, was incorporated and endorsed by the church leadership in 2023 to broaden its focus to cultural renewal and reach further audiences.

Dr. Case Thorp, founder and principal, shifted at the time in his duties as Senior Associate Pastor at the church to Theologian in Residence to provide the capacity to see the work of The Collaborative expand.

“The Collaborative is a truly unique offering on the Metro Orlando philanthropic scene as the most comprehensive and focused faith and work initiative in the area. It is a welcome addition to our maturing philanthropic sector that is moving beyond short-term relief to leveraged investment that moves the needle on our most pressing social issues. With its strategic attention on regionally influential and aspiring leaders, The Collaborative is well-positioned to be a leading force for good in our community for years to come.”

- PHIL HISSOM, FOUNDER AND FORMER CEO OF THE POLIS INSTITUTE

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