Celebrating Megan Bissell’s Selection for the Center for Christianity & Public Life Fellowship

We’re excited to share some big news from the Future of Faith team!

Our Executive Director, Megan Bissell, has been selected as a Fellow with the Center for Christianity & Public Life (CCPL)—a meaningful affirmation of her leadership, vision, and ongoing work at the intersection of faith, research, and public life.

The Center for Christianity & Public Life is a nonpartisan organization committed to cultivating thoughtful Christian engagement in the public square. Through research, convenings, and leadership development, CCPL equips leaders to navigate complex cultural challenges with wisdom, humility, and hope.

You can learn more about their work here:👉 https://www.ccpubliclife.org

Megan’s selection into the Public Life Fellowship places her among a cohort of leaders who are shaping how faith communities engage pressing issues in today’s world. The fellowship brings together practitioners, scholars, and organizational leaders to deepen public understanding, foster dialogue, and explore faithful responses to societal change.

More about the fellowship can be found here:👉 https://www.ccpubliclife.org/public-life-fellowship

"This is an incredible honor...I get to spend the year being with other leaders in the field who share our commitment to listening, learning, and helping communities navigate meaning, belonging, and trust in a rapidly shifting landscape. I can't wait to absorb all I can and build these relationships!" - Megan Bissell

For us at Future of Faith, this recognition reflects not only Megan’s leadership but also our shared commitment to listening deeply, grounding our work in research, and helping communities navigate meaning, belonging, and trust in a rapidly shifting landscape. Megan’s participation in this fellowship will further inform and strengthen our work as we continue to serve leaders, congregations, and organizations across the country.

We’re grateful for Megan’s steady leadership and thrilled to see her voice and insights contributing to broader conversations about faith and public life. Please join us in celebrating this exciting milestone!

—Future of Faith Team