About Us
WHO WE ARE
Discover who we are, continents, communities, and callings
We are pastors and professors, organizers and diplomats, artists and elders — united by a shared call to build beloved community across borders and generations. Our work is grounded in the wisdom of our ancestors, the urgency of now, and the hope of what’s possible when truth, tradition, and justice meet.
Our Mission
To cultivate and connect Black Christian leaders for prophetic action across Africa, the Holy Land, and Black America — bridging the African and Jewish diasporas with courage, culture, and conviction.
Our Story
Born from a decade of Black Christian engagement in Israel and interfaith work in the U.S., The Convergence Collective emerged in 2025 as an independent, Black-led initiative. Formerly known as Philos Black, our journey continues—elevated by faith, experience, and the call to build a beloved global community.
Our Approach
We work at the crossroads of:
Africa, honoring ancestral roots and investing in sustainable partnerships.
The Holy Land, engaging the Holy Land through immersive education and interfaith diplomacy.
Black America, organizing prophetic leaders to heal, build, and lead our communities forward.
Meet the Founders
Wendell Shelby-Wallace
Chief Executive Officer and President
Interfaith bridge-builder, preacher, and cultural diplomat with a passion for justice and history.
Krystal Bracy
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President
Trailblazer in global women’s ministry, strategist, and visionary builder.