Ep. 7 - Resilience & Humility: Stuart's Journey Through Apartheid, Loss, and Leading a Multicultural Church

Written By Meredith Shuman | Founder, James Trail

In this episode, Meredith talks with Stuart about his journey from the racial divides of apartheid South Africa to pastoring a multicultural congregation in Calgary. Stuart discusses overcoming personal tragedy, the importance of empathy in leadership, and fostering an intercultural church community. They touch on the power of vulnerability, the role of women in spreading the gospel, and the challenge and beauty of diversity within faith communities. This conversation highlights the transformative potential of listening, learning, and uniting across differences to create a space of healing and belonging.

https://www.skyviewchurch.ca/

"The Promise of Difference: An Intercultural Response to Racial Diversity" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzl8zwWvYwQ&t=473s

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Meredith Shuman | Founder, James Trail

As Executive Director of James Trail, Meredith is committed to serving organizations and communities where the gaps are the greatest. She brings over 30 years of experience as a therapist, a trauma-informed care trainer, and a parent. Meredith holds an MSW degree from the University of Texas.

She and her husband Dan, a global health physician have been married 31 years, and they have 5 children, 4 of whom are adopted.  Meredith loves a passport with lots of stamps (she loves serving in global settings and has lived cross-culturally), a water bottle with lots of stickers, a table with lots of people, and a mountain with lots of trail.

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