Tim Muehlhoff

The Winsome Conviction Project was launched from a heartfelt concern for the toxic, polarized and simply unloving communication climate that is permeating our nation and penetrating the body of Christ. We believe that followers of Christ are obliged to communicate with others in loving ways that preserve human dignity, even as we engage in honest and passionate disagreement. We hope to foster conversations within the church and the broader culture that deepen relationships and enrich lives rather than tear us apart.

Through the generosity of some donors who shared our passion and concern, we have embarked on a 5-year effort of developing resources, and providing workshops and events for churches and organizations who want to deepen convictions without dividing the body of Christ or alienating the watching world. Our three main activities are:

• Staging conversations that help us care deeply, think clearly, speak graciously, and listen patiently:
  1. Public forums and events — Duologues and other public events
  2. Winsome Conviction Workshops — teaching skills for better listening and communication
  3. Small groups — for more in-depth bridge building between communities that see things differently

• Developing resources including the Winsome Conviction podcasts, winsomeconviction.com, and publications (including Winsome Persuasion, Winsome Conviction, and I Beg to Differ)
• Providing services — to churches, organizations, and small groups who want to work on developing convictions, and communicating them in a winsome and compelling manner.