Broom Tree

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Reimagining the Church and Recovering Care for the Flourishing of All

A Very Agreeable Shade in the Desert

That’s what a Broom Tree provides. At Broom Tree Media, we are passionate about the future of the church in the West. And yet we recognize that the church is at a crossroads. We believe that in a world filled with uncertainties, the church has the potential to be a source of hope, love, and transformation. Our platform is dedicated to equipping and caring for individuals who share our concerns and aspirations. If you love or want to love the church, join us on a journey of rediscovery and reimagination.

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Articles

Explore a diverse range of thought-provoking articles and essays, addressing the challenges and opportunities facing the church today.

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Sermons

Listen to sermons that are rooted in Scripture, strive to model beautiful orthodoxy, and offer practical wisdomfor navigating the complexities of life.

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Podcast

Tune in to our podcast, where we delve into relevant topics, host conversations, and dream together about what a healthy and viable church could look like today.

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Curriculum

Access a comprehensive life-on-life curriculum designed to facilitate transformational learning, and growth, in a small group context.

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Church Consulting

Benefit from the wisdom and expertise of our experienced consultants, who can guide your church in navigating conflict, transitions, fostering inclusivity, and cultivating a vibrant and healthy community.

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Inspiring Speaking Engagements

Invite our speakers to your events, conferences, or gatherings to challenge and comfort hearts and minds.

At BroomTree Media, our vision is to see the church exist as kind and compassionate communities embodying wholehearted faith in Christ, rooted and grounded in the surpassing love of God, and flourishing for the sake of others. We believe that by reimagining what a healthy and viable church looks like today, we can create spaces where individuals encounter God, find healing, and build meaningful connections with others.

Who We Exist For

Individuals Seeking Spiritual Renewal

We exist for individuals who have experienced disappointment and hurt within the church, and are longing for a renewed connection with God. Whether you feel turned off, disillusioned, or deeply wounded, we want to provide a supportive community and a wealth of resources to help you rediscover your faith and find healing.

Faith Leaders and Pastors

We exist for faith leaders and pastors who are passionate about cultivating healthy and thriving communities of faith. How might church, and church leadership, be reimagined for the flourishing of all? Our platform offers valuable insights, consulting services, and resources specifically designed to support and equip leaders in considering what a healthy and viable church looks like in today’s context.

Anyone Concerned About the Future of the Church

We exist for anyone who is concerned about the future of the church in the west. If you have a deep love for the church or even a desire to love the church into greater loveliness, we are here to journey alongside you. Our aim is to provide a space for dialogue, exploration, and envisioning the church’s role in our changing world.

Inspiring A New Level Of Growth

In the last 30 years, 40 million people who used to attend church stopped their participation. Broom Tree Media exists for those who want to love the church – and who wish the church could do better and be better.

A recent study reported that 46% of pastors under the age of 45 say they are considering quitting full-time ministry. Broom Tree Media offers content and support to care for struggling leaders, and to imagine alongside them a model of leadership that leads to flourishing for leaders and their communities.

Research shows that 92% of individuals who actively engage with faith-based content online report a positive impact on their spiritual growth and connection with God. Broom Tree Media's online resources and content can contribute to the spiritual development and well-being of individuals seeking to deepen their faith.

Featured Posts

How to Care for People Navigating Hard Times – Part 2

We’re thinking about caring for people who are walking through pain and suffering, acknowledging that it may be awkward, and that sometimes helping hurts.   In Part 1, we talked about the healing power of presence, that there is an almost mystical power in...

How to Care for People Navigating Hard Times – Part 1

Listening is Caring   Our family recently received a tough diagnosis. Our kids’ grandmother, my wife’s mom, my mother-in-law (who finally asked me a few years ago “Why don’t you call me Mom?”), one of the kindest, most conscientious, loyal, good-natured,...

Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence with Edwin Friedman – Part 3 of 3

 It Takes Navigating Pain Wisely to Become A Non-Anxious Presence  You may remember the story of The Velveteen Rabbit. It’s a children’s book with a very grown-up theme – that we become real through suffering. I think of that story as we turn to the question that...

Releasing Our Anger – Part 3

This is Part 3 of a series. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 at these links. God’s Remedy for Releasing Anger Remember that in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is moving us beyond the letter of the law, beyond religious duties. As he says elsewhere, “Go and learn what...

“In this season of my life, I have undertaken a spiritual journey. The quality of the journey is reflective of the material I can access. Broom Tree Media is that unique forum whose sources offer variety, depth and breadth. You will be challenged and inspired. Broom Tree Media reflects the curiosity, the scholarship and the authenticity of Rankin and Morgen Wilbourne.”

MaryAnne F.

“I’ve been listening to Rankin’s sermons for about a year and I always enjoy the truth that flows from him as the Lord uses him in a special way to speak to me and my group of friends. I have recently struggled with a season of deep depression and anxiety and God used two messages in particular to speak to my heart. Rankin’s experience with deep anguish resonated with my own as the Holy Spirit gifted Rankin to be able to speak of this darkness. The Lord is producing a beauty from Rankin’s pain. Now I see, through my own depression, how the Lord is walking beside me and holding my hand as He enables me to shed off the superficiality of my faith. The Lord is bringing me to a deeper place with Him. And that is only possible in the darkness.”

Doris G.

“The church as Jesus designed and called it has never been needed more (at least in our lifetime) than it is needed today. Pastors are quitting, and churches are dwindling, and young people are deconstructing at record rates. Rankin and Morgen are uniquely equipped by massive giftings of intellect and communication — as well as by painful journeying — to speak into such a time as this. Our heartiest endorsements are with them.”

John and Nancy Ortberg

“The best cure for the immaturity and division besetting churches is insightful, relevant, gospel-based teaching on how Christians can engage one another with Christ-like humility, wisdom and graciousness as we seek to discern biblical solutions to today’s pressing issues. Rankin and Morgen have been modeling and teaching these concepts for years, so we are thrilled to partner with them and Broom Tree as we work together to promote spiritual maturity, relational wisdom and unity within the body of Christ.”

Ken and Corlette Sande

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