Jason Brian Santos arrived at the Taizé community for the first time in 2005. After witnessing the shocking murder of the founder, Santos knew his heart would always be bonded to this unique order. Since then, he's continued to conduct research on the community and speak about its influence in North America. Jason is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton Theological Seminary in the field of practical theology, studying Christian education, formation and discipleship.  His dissertation explores how the monastic practices of the Taizé Community can assist mainline congregations in fostering a communal Christ-centered identity.