See the Bigger Picture
Jamar Tisby, in his book The Color of Compromise, introduces the concept of the ARC of Racial Justice. Three things need to be present for Racial Justice to occur:
Awareness
Relationships
Commitment
While all three are equally necessary, change starts with Awareness. In other words, we each have a lot to learn. We are surrounded by voices that have not been heard, stories that have not been told, and histories that have not been taught.
panoRRama Content is designed to help us hear these voices, listen to these stories, and learn these histories…not only on the topic or Racism, but on other important topics as well.
You are invited to join us on this journey of awareness. Our hope is that together we can help each other See the Bigger Picture.
Workshops and Events
Conversations are more interesting and informative if they involve more than one perspective. The Content on panoRRama represents a variety of perspectives. For instance, panoRRama contains content that is affirming and supportive to the LGBTQ+ Community. This is often referred to as the “Side A” position. Those who hold this opinion think this is an important way to love and value those in the Queer community they know and love and is a necessary part of seeing the bigger picture. But it is not required that all panoRRama Members and Content Providers share this view. Some may hold to the “Side B” position. Some may be unsure of their position. What is required is that everyone at panoRRama—both Contributors and members—contributes to our culture of listening and abides by the Conversational Covenant.
panoRRama has invited Contributors who will represent a variety of positions on a wide range of important issues in the church and in today’s culture. These are important conversations that we think need to be taking place. Contributors lend their voice to panoRRama Panel Discussions which include input from members. Some Contributors lead panoRRama workshops on a regular basis. Some Contributors lead a single workshop. Some Contributors provide written resources. Not all Contributors hold the same positions. That is by design. It is all part of “Seeing the Bigger Picture.”
panoRRama Contributors
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Erin Moorman
Erin Moorman (she/her) is a lifelong Christian who has always had an interest in Biblical studies, theology, and social justice. Many years of prayerful thought and consideration convicted her that the Church needs to be a safe place for the LGBTQIA+ community, and she feels a call to disciple Christians in working toward that. A former licensed minister, Erin has written two essays on LGBTQIA+ inclusion in her previous denomination; and has contributed an essay to the book Why the Church of the Nazarene Should Be Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming (SacraSage Press, 2023). She earned a BA in sociology with a minor focus in both religion and philosophy. She is an avid reader of scifi, fantasy, and mysteries; a Star Trek nerd; a Star Wars fan; and a native-plant gardener. Erin lives in Ohio with her husband and three children.
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Jenny Turnquist
Jenny Turnquist feels most comfortable in a room full of diversity, especially diversity of cultures and languages. She grew up overseas as a missionary kid, which instilled a passion for helping people as they transition into new cultures. She has spent her adult career as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher welcoming those from other countries into the U.S. Her passion particularly lies with immigrants and refugees, not only in how to better welcome them but also in understanding the root causes of migration. Jenny currently works in refugee resettlement at the US Council of Catholic Bishops (Catholic Charities). Her other interests lie in deconstruction, racial reconciliation, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
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Nabil Habiby
Nabil Habiby has a lovely small family of four, a beautiful wife and two energetic young boys. He serves as a Christian teacher and preacher, particularly for young adults, online, in a local Nazarene Evangelical church in Beirut, in various seminary settings, and for a number of marginalized communities in Beirut, particularly among the LGBT community. Nabil feels called to engage in clear, relevant, and academic theological discourse in society that all might know the wonderful Way of Christ.
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Tammy Vogt
With over 25 years of experience as a teacher, community service organizer, and spiritual mentor, Tammy Vogt brings a compassionate presence to those seeking to connect with the Divine within. As a lifelong spiritual seeker, Tammy is committed to questioning and embracing growth by transcending limitations while including and honoring what has come before. In doing so, she is continually discovering that the love of God is greater and the story of God is better than she ever imagined.
Tammy is the founder of SoulTogether (SoulTogether.life) and The Coaches Bureau(TheCoachesBureau.com), where she helps others embrace growth and transformation. Based in the stunning northwest U.S., Tammy finds joy paddleboarding on serene waters, soaking in natural hot springs, and marveling at nature's beauty. She’s been married to her life partner and best friend for 33 years and is the proud mother of six incredible adult children. A lover of travel and exploring unknown lands, Tammy is always open to meaningful conversations and new adventures.
Connect with Tammy:
Instagram: @tammy_vogt
Facebook: Tammy Arni Vogt
LinkedIn: Tammy VogtEmail: soultogether.life@gmail.com
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Michaele LaVigne
Rev. Michaele LaVigne is a wife, mother, pastor, author, spiritual director and ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Michaele understands that a deep well of personal spiritual experience is necessary for ministry and justice work, and is especially passionate about the spiritual well-being of clergy. In addition to offering individual direction and retreats, she is also the director of the Spiritual Formation Initiative at Nazarene Theological Seminary, bringing spiritual formation offerings to clergy and their congregations. Michaele is the author of Living the Way of Jesus: Practicing the Christian Calendar One Week at a Time, and Changed in the Waiting: An Advent Devotional. She lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband, son, and daughter.
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Christine Youn Hung
Rev. Christine Youn Hung is a pastor, speaker, certified coach, and the Assistant District Superintendent for the Northern California District Church of the Nazarene. She is pursuing her Doctor of Ministry at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Ecclesial Mission and Leadership. Christine is the founder of NOW Movement, a grassroots initiative coordinating efforts of Nazarenes in the USA and Canada emboldened by the Spirit to pursue racial reconciliation. She is passionate about partnering in the ministry of reconciliation where the people of God embody the countercultural love and radical hospitality of Jesus. She is a frequent guest speaker for conferences, workshops, college campuses, retreats, and pastor-training days. Some of Christine’s areas of expertise are reconciliation dialogues, diversity and inclusion initiatives, pastoral development, and trauma-informed ecclesial practices. She loves hiking with her family and eating donuts - preferably at the same time.
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Teanna Sunberg
Teanna Sunberg lives in East Harlem in Manhattan where she co-directs Mission New York, which endeavors to be a missional presence in an ethnically complex and diverse urban community. She is working on her PhD with a focus on citizen humanitarian presence in mass migration events. She leads a Metro New York District initiative to establish a DOJ certified, legal immigration site in Manhattan. She is passionate about amplifying the voices and stories of people who are often silenced. She talks about mass migration, urban communities, and gender equality. She happily lives with Jay, her husband, Dash, their puppy, and a rotating assembly of their twenty-something kids.
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Bill Sunberg
Bill Sunberg (he/him) served as a Pastor in the Church of the Nazarene for 32 years. For the last 17 years he served in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as Lead Pastor of one of the most multicultural congregations in the Church of the Nazarene—over 40 nations represented. During that time he developed a passion for Racial Justice issues and a deep love for the gang involved youth of his community. In 2021, Bill felt the call to pursue Racial Justice work which led to his resignation as a local church pastor and resulted in the founding of panoRRama. In addition to his work founding panoRRama, Bill is also on the Board of Directors of the Black Loyalist Heritage Society. Bill currently lives in Shelburne, Nova Scotia with his wife, Janet, who is a retired teacher and a full time potter in her pottery barn built in 1788.
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Jacobi Campbell
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Irene Lewis-Wimbley
Rev. Irene Lewis-Wimbley is a proud mother of two daughters, Lyric and Trinity. She is a registered Evangelist on NWIL District, Pekin 1st Nazarene called to be their Missionary to the Southside of Peoria. In 2017, Pastor Irene relocated her family to Southside of Peoria to plant a community center which is now a Nazarene Compassionate Ministry. Pastor Irene is developing native leaders in 61605 through the research based training she calls The Evergreen Process. Her passion to bring hope, healing and freedom through leadership development process to provide Youth Development, Parent Support and Education programs and engage asset-based community development strategy. Southside Community Center offers a unique approach to evangelism and discipleship including two worship experiences, Dinner church and Freedom Fest Tent meetings kicked off by our Annuall Juneteenth* Commemoration.
panoRRama Resource Room
Welcome to the panoRRama Resource Room. These original resources are designed to support individuals and local churches on their journey of Seeing the Bigger Picture and Joining the Conversation on current issues featured in panoRRama Workshops and written by panoRRama workshop leaders. Please click here, welcomehome@panorrama.com, to let us know if we can resource you or your local church an any other ways.
More Resources Coming Soon
Voices (panoRRama Book Discussions)
There are so many voices that need to be heard. Voices that have been marginalized. Voices that have been silenced. Voices of Black writers. Voices of Womanist writers. Voices of female writers. Voices who have so much to contribute to the important conversations of today’s world. The time has come for all these voices to be heard—even yours.
Introducing “Voices,” the panoRRama Book Discussion Room. Voices is designed to call our attention to books and resources on a variety of important topics. There are a few ways you may use this space. First, if you have been looking for a list of recommended books for your own journey, this page is designed to introduce you to a variety of options. The comments from panoRRama members on each book should be helpful in getting an understanding of what each book entails. Second, you can join the conversation on books and resources you have used in the past. Let us know what you think and which books and resources you would recommend….or not. Finally, if there is a book or resource that you would like to recommend which is not included, use the provided template to add your book to the Voices page. Please find Voices in the panoRRama Members Section and Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you too.
Book a Speaker
If you would like to have a panoRRama Contributor speak at an upcoming event, please fill out the following request form. You will be contacted with confirmation details and next steps within the next few days.