Sharing the Crust: A Communion of Saints in a Baltimore Neighborhood

In Sharing the Crust, Mark Gornik tells the story of an unbreakable love through the life and witness of Allan Tibbels and a communion of saints in the Sandtown neighborhood of Baltimore. Sharing the Crust is about the power of small changes, "the little way," and the hard work of peacemaking in a divided world. It is about the meaning of companionship in this life and the life to come, of who we are to one another. A refreshingly complex story of ministry, church life, and community development, Sharing the Crust is a witness to faith, hope, and love for our times.

Mark R. Gornik is the director of City Seminary of New York, where he also codirects a national initiative, the Ministry in the City HUB. He was the founding pastor of New Song in Baltimore. His journey continues to be shaped by friendships and the movement of the Holy Spirit in Sandtown, New York, and cities across North America and around the world. Mark lives in New York City with his family.