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The Heavenly Banquet is an online Christian ministry hosted by Chad Rhodes and Charlotte Elia. We believe in the all-inclusive, ever-expansive power of God’s love, and we seek to serve those without local access to affirming, justice-centered Christian communities.

We strive to be Gospel-oriented, historically grounded, and theologically rigorous. God is love, and love is serious business. Still, we avoid dogma in favor of a generous orthodoxy encompassing thousands of years of Christian thought and practice. A rigid faith breaks under stress, and we hope to offer spiritual tools to help you make sense of and navigate the world.

Welcome to The Heavenly Banquet where the hungry are filled with good things and the rich are sent away empty.

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An online progressive Christian ministry hosted by Charlotte Elia and Chad Rhodes. We believe in the all-inclusive, ever-expansive power of God’s love, and we seek to serve those without local access to affirming, justice-centered Christian communities.

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Chad Rhodes

@chadrhodes

Chad is a graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary and a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He is a lifelong student of philosophy who enjoys fishing and gardening. He is a host of The Heavenly Banquet podcast.

Charlotte Elia

@heavenlybanquet

Charlotte is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan University and Union Presbyterian Seminary. She has served congregations as a pastor, educator, and music director. She is the host of The Heavenly Banquet and How We Do Digital Ministry podcasts.