Paul-Gordon Chandler Blog

  Beyond Boundaries: Paul-Gordon Chandler’s Vision for a Global Interfaith Community Paul-Gordon Chandler  is an author and interfaith peacemaker noted for using the arts to build bridges of peace. Chandler founded CARAVAN Arts and has dedicated much of his life to furthering understanding and harmony between peoples, cultures and faiths, both as an art curator and a minister. His vision for the future is shaped by a desire to see our world become a more harmonious place.  The Current State of Interfaith Relations Let’s take a step back from everything happening right now and look at the bigger picture. People of different faith traditions are now a greater part of each other’s lives, thanks to the internet, social media, and other aspects of contemporary culture that we often take for granted. However, prejudices and stereotypes remain among the greatest challenges facing the interreligious landscape. Despite these obstacles, there are more opportunities for connecting w...

  Paul-Gordon Chandler: How Faith-Based NGOs Are Adapting to a Changing World Faith-based nonprofit organisations (NGOs) face many unique challenges in today's changing world, including secularisation and today's priorities. While faith is a key principle for these organisations, some NGOs struggle to balance their faith identities with the need to appeal to broader audiences. Faith-based organisations can learn from  Paul-Gordon Chandler , the founding president of CARAVAN Arts, an international cultural nonprofit, who has demonstrated how spirituality can complement humanitarian efforts. His example can be a model for how faith-based organisations don't necessarily have to dilute their faith identity to embrace technology, hone their brands, and continue impacting their communities. The Role of Faith-Based NGOs in a Changing World Many faith-based NGOs have deep roots in community engagement, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development. And their ability to adapt to new...

  Cues and Views Author, art curator and interfaith peacemaker Paul-Gordon Chandler, in brief. Home:  Winfield, IL (greater Chicago).   Age:  60.   Birthplace:  Dayton, OH.   Early years:  Dakar, Senegal, West Africa.   Profession:  Author, art curator, speaker, non-profit executive, interfaith peacemaker, intercultural bridge-builder; authority on the Middle East and Africa.   Organization:  CARAVAN Arts.   Title:  President.   Pronouns:  He/Him/His.   Alma mater:  Wheaton College; Chichester Theological College; Alliance Francaise.   Languages spoken:  Fluent in English and French (some Wolof and Arabic). Current project:  Art exhibitions with CARAVAN Arts.   Recent recognition:  Awarded by the Archbishop of Canterbury the  Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation , the highest international award ...

  Paul-Gordon Chandler's "NOAH: A Future Hope" - Art, Spirituality, and Environmental Action Unite The age-old story of Noah's Ark is an apt narrative for our times, amidst ecological turmoil and societal division.  NOAH: A Future Hope , CARAVAN's latest upcoming groundbreaking art exhibition organized by the noted advocate of intercultural and interfaith relations  Paul G. Chandler , will begin its global multi-year tour in 2025. This timely exhibition will seek to build bridges beyond borders, and serve as a call into action for the care of Creation and a testament to the transformational spiritual power of art.  The Flood Narrative: A Timeless Tapestry This world’s historic flood stories are best understood in the expansive context of a global cultural tapestry; they speak to the universal human experience that transcends space and time. The Noah’s Art narrative reminds us of our incurable vulnerability before the forces of nature, the mutual interrelation of a...

  HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2024 /  Noted author, art curator, and interfaith peacemaker   Paul G. Chandler   will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Tagore Center Foundation’s annual Tagore Lecture Series on October 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Chandler, celebrated for his acclaimed book on Kahlil Gibran, will delve into the profound spirituality of the early 20th-century Lebanese-American poet and author of the iconic “The Prophet.” The lecture, “Kahlil Gibran: An Unparalleled Spiritual Guide for Our Times,” will explore Gibran’s all-embracing wisdom and its relevance to contemporary global challenges. Chandler will shed light on how Gibran’s teachings guide peace, harmony, environmental stewardship, gender equality, and intercultural understanding. Event Details: Date:  Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time:  2:30 pm (doors open at 2:00 pm) Location:  Tagore Center Foundation, 3850 Ashburnham Drive, Houston, TX 77082 Admission:  To rese...

  In a world too often torn apart by religious and cultural divisions, the life and work of Lebanese-American poet and artist Kahlil Gibran seem like a beam of unity and wholeness.   Paul Gordon Chandler ’s “   In Search of a Prophet: A Spiritual Journey with Kahlil Gibran   “ is much more than the average biography; it is a compelling journey through Gibran’s soulful spirituality and his endless yearning to bridge boundaries separating us. Human Tapestry of Life and Art Taking a cue from the poet’s profound teachings, Chandler skillfully interlaces the narrative of Gibran’s life with his spiritual journey. It is an unusual style, turning the book into a marvelous tapestry where the threads of memoir, biography, literary analysis, and personal reflections meander seamlessly. The result is an engaging and insightful work that resonates along several dimensions. The book brings to life the story of Gibran’s great migration: from a humble beginning in Lebanon to life-ch...