"Watson has crafted a story that will break your heart and keep you up at night. Confluence grips, twists, and disturbs in important ways while drawing you in, heart and soul." — Janice McWilliams, Spiritual Director and Author of Restore My Reimagining Self Care for a Sustainable Life
"Confluence is an absolute masterclass in the religious psychology of contemporary American Christianity." — Rev. Dr. Jeff Reed, Senior Pastor, Highland Covenant Church, Director of Wind in the Reeds Press
Welcome to Confluence, the church where services happen in a nightclub, sermons are inspired by indie films, and every member is an apprentice to the Great Artist. To Jeremy, an aspiring writer from a nowhere town, it’s the sanctuary he never thought existed.
But behind the candlelight and innovative worship lies a complex web of power and control. Pastor Graham doesn’t just want to lead his congregation—he wants to shape their stories. As the lines between guidance and manipulation blur, Jeremy must does he surrender his conscience to the community he loves, or does he walk away from the only family that ever truly embraced his gifts?
Confluence is a provocative exploration of faith, art, and the high cost of finding where you belong.