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Karl Barth famously said that preaching should be done with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. I don’t really disagree, but your book – and my own experience – suggests that, more than the newspaper, we need to pair the Bible with deep attentiveness to the “ordinary.” Your writing displays … Continue reading Rev. John Thomas, former General Minister and President, UCC

― Rev. John Thomas, former General Minister and President, UCC

Based in compassion and moral courage, Rev. Chase offers hope and guidance in these times marred by religious and ethnic conflicts. We owe him a debt of gratitude for sharing his profound and learned reflections with us.

― Ambassador Akbar Ahmed

Do we live in “comma” times, open and connected to each other? Or, are we in “period” times, separated and at odds with each other? Drawing on his wide experience, Bob Chase makes a profound case, rich with insight and practical advice, for how each of us can create and embrace the comma moments in … Continue reading Tim Crist; member Union Congregational Church

― Tim Crist; member Union Congregational Church

Having Bob Chase as a guest in my course on ecumenism proved to be a great opportunity to launch the conversation on how ecumenical engagement expands to include interfaith dialogue and relationship building. Bob’s decade long experience with Intersections provided a rich context for our class to explore the many possibilities that are at hand … Continue reading Rev. Geoffrey A. Black; Visiting Professor of Leadership and Ecumenical Studies, Eden Theological Seminary

― Rev. Geoffrey A. Black; Visiting Professor of Leadership and Ecumenical Studies, Eden Theological Seminary