THE CENTER FOR PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY The word “progressive” when paired with the word “Christianity” is a modern expression of faith rooted in the belief that Christianity is not static, it’s alive. Our faith is willing to grow and move forward with dignity and love at its center, not bound to dogma that no longer serves justice, love, or truth.
Nor is it about discarding the Bible or abandoning tradition or about being trendy, partisan, or rebellious for rebellion’s sake. Progressive Christianity evolves in response to new understandings of science, critical analysis, and social ethics. It reads scripture with eyes open to its ancient context and our contemporary understanding of justice and inclusion. It’s about deepening our lived experience by looking to the teachings of Jesus and asking what they require of us now.
Recently, the word “progressive” has been politicized and vilified by some as a symbol of cultural decay,
often portrayed as abandoning “truth” and “tradition.” Such criticism fundamentally misunderstands the call to take Jesus seriously enough to refuse to sit still in the face of oppression and be as active outside the church as in. We work toward justice for all not just some. We follow Jesus’ teachings with a commitment to listen, learn, and lead with love that values the sacredness of all people. Progressive Christianity is a promise to keep moving toward the kind of world fueled by the love and justice
Jesus was always talking about.
The term “Progressive Christianity” came into wide use in the 1990s through the work of Rev. James R. Adams, founder of The Center for Progressive Christianity. He launched an international movement that today offers resources, education, and community for those seeking justice-centered Christian faith. The organization was one of the first to put the term “Progressive Christianity” into action, notably trademarking it to protect its use in published materials, curriculum, and branding, but not restricting the movement itself, which is broad and diverse.
CAUSE COMMUNICATIONS Cause Communications began its foray into the multi-faith world of media, content generation, and advocacy when a rabbi walked into the Vatican. (True.) Fast-forward, as the 2024 election approached, Cause Communications proposed a project to create accessible theological content that could help Christian voters understand issues facing our nation through values rather than politics.
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