Christianity Today’s Big Tent Convening in California Explores Christian Fellowship, Love, and Politics
By Claudette
Posted Nov 13, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Updated Nov 13, 2026 at 7:06 AM
During a recent Big Tent convening in California, CT hosted panel discussions on immigration and human dignity, race and justice, and how Christians should exercise wisdom while using technology.
The final panel brought six leaders together to take questions from the audience. Sho Baraka, an artist, author, and former director of CT’s Big Tent Initiative, served as moderator.
Chris Butler is a pastor, community organizer, and political strategist with more than 25 years dedicated to public service. He is chief strategist at the And Campaign and pastors Ambassador Church near Chicago.
Felicia Wu Song is a cultural sociologist who studies the effects of digital technologies in contemporary life. Brian Doak is academic vice president of digital programs and innovation and professor of biblical studies at George Fox University.
Delano Squires is director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Human Flourishing at the Heritage Foundation. The source material identifies these five participants; it does not list the sixth panelist.
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