Background

• D.Min. (Hartford Seminary)
• M.Div. (Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia)
• B.S. (Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia)

Areas of Study

• Congregational Renewal
• Preaching and Worship
• Stewardship and Development
• Leadership Development
• Turn around congregations
• Social Justice and Activism
• LGBTQ Studies

Biography

The Rev. Piazza is a consultant for congregational renewal and stewardship with Agile Church Consulting, the Sr. Pastor of the Virginia-Highland Church, and the author of eleven books – most recently, The Vital Vintage Church. For two decades he served as pastoral leader of the Cathedral of Hope UCC as it grew from 200 members to over 4000.