Grafted Together Ep 65: From Belonging to Unity, with Tia Gaines

True unity is not forced uniformity, but a Christ-centered commitment to relationship & shared purpose. Tia Gaines, Executive Director of UnifiEd, shares how Christian education can move beyond surface-level diversity efforts toward genuine biblical unity. Tia Gaines is the Executive Director of UnifiEd: A Center for Hope and Unity, and she also serves as Associate Director in the Office of Social Equity and Community, part of the President’s Center, at the University of Pennsylvania. A seasoned consultant, writer, and conference speaker, Tia is passionate about advancing kingdom diversity, unity, and belonging within Christian education. Tia sits on the Board of Trustees for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).   Links:  Center for Unity website https://centerforunity.com/ LLU Global 2026 Highlight Reel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5PK2prZ_aE Dr. Pamela Larde (referenced during episode): https://andersonuniversity.edu/dr-pamela-larde-the-relentless-pursuit