Reimagining Faith
Columnist: Shawn Brace
Shawn Brace is an author, pastor, and church planter in Portland, Maine, who is also pursuing a D.Phil. in Ecclesiastical History from Oxford University. To subscribe to his weekly newsletter, go to shawnbrace.substack.com.
“But then face to face”
We were designed to experience personal, embodied, unmediated, eternal fellowship with God.
Shawn Brace
September 6, 2026
My Hope Is Built on . . . ?
My faith doesn’t really get buoyed by the supposed fulfillment of a particular prophecy.
Shawn Brace
August 25, 2026
Commandment Keeping and Caring for Those Who Are Poor
The Sabbath is not the only end-time priority.
Shawn Brace
July 6, 2026
The Dangers of Seventh-day Adventist Spiritualism
When our brothers and sisters cry out for justice and healing, this is gospel work.
Shawn Brace
May 25, 2026
City Living, Revisited
If we want to reach people with the gospel, we need to be where they are.
Shawn Brace
March 29, 2026
Creedalism and the Journey to Canaan
We can never be fully “settled” into any theological system, recognizing that there is ever more to learn.
Shawn Brace
February 17, 2026
Beyond Charts and Timelines
Revelation’s call isn’t just about future events. It’s about critiquing systems of oppression and inviting people into God’s just and loving kingdom—now.
Shawn Brace
January 27, 2026
Ministers of Reconciliation
The Elijah message = relational reconciliation. That’s our true mission.
Shawn Brace
December 23, 2025
Creating Communities of Love
What I’m really looking for is a community that’s primarily focused on love.
Shawn Brace
October 22, 2025
Sola Scriptura
The Reformers seemingly never intended for readers of Scripture to totally discount other sources of theological and religious reflection.
Shawn Brace
August 30, 2025
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