Terry Kyllo

Terry Kyllo is the executive director of Paths to Understanding: Gathering Neighbors, Growing Trust. He is passionate about renewing civil society and democracy by helping communities build trust across deep divides—because he believes we are living too divided, and we do not have to live this way. A Lutheran pastor, Terry works through local practice, media, and public leadership to bring neighbors back into relationship, so we can build a world where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.

Why the sacred–secular split leaves people tired and divided

A pastor reflects on how separating sacred faith from public life thins discipleship, fractures values and leaves both church and society diminished.

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