David Swanson

David Swanson is an author and the founding pastor of New Community Covenant Church.

David Swanson is an author and the founding pastor of New Community Covenant Church.

David Swanson is an author and the founding pastor of New Community Covenant Church. He lives with his family on the South Side of Chicago. He is the founder and CEO of New Community Outreach, a non-profit organization dedicated to healing community trauma through restorative practices. David’s first book, Rediscipling the White Church: From Cheap Diversity to True Solidarity was published with InterVarsity Press in 2020. His forthcoming book, Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental Injustice, will be published in October 2024.

Daniel Maat is a dynamic leader dedicated to fostering unity and growth in Christian communities. He works with various organizations, including Better Together, the Church Leadership Center, and mStudio, to empower church leaders, enhance communication, and promote transformative ministry training and impactful outreach initiatives.