Where Faith Becomes Practice—In the Decisions That Shape Everyday Life
We cultivate Christian leadership formation within immigrant congregations by renewing historic practices that shape not only worship, but work, leadership, and economic life.
The future of Christian formation will be determined not only in sanctuaries, but in the quiet, consequential decisions that shape everyday economic life.
In immigrant congregations—where faith and enterprise are already deeply intertwined—this formation often remains underdeveloped. The challenge is not the absence of faith, but the fragmentation of formation: a widening gap between what is professed in worship and what is practiced in leadership.
Tree By The Stream exists to close that gap.
Renew Christian Practices
We recover historic practices shaping life and leadership.
Form Leaders in Community
Practice Circles unite pastors and marketplace leaders.
Integrate Faith and Work
Faith expressed in real decisions and institutions.
Renewing Christian Practices in Immigrant Congregations
A five-year formation initiative integrating faith, work, and congregational life.
Leadership grounded in 30+ years of theological education and ministry
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing Christian leadership formation within immigrant congregations
Faith is not only believed. It is practiced—together, over time, where life is actually lived.
