Few will remember it—and fewer still will believe it—but when I was a seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary, I was president …
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Courageous Companions: Reimagining Discernment about Mentors for Youth
I have been privileged to lead training events about the best practices in youth ministry for years. A topic always addressed is …
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Leading A Small Church Part-Time: Four Things I’ve Learned
Two weeks into my new position as a half-time priest-in-charge of a small church, I saw a Facebook post that completely changed my …
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What Does Welcome Look Like? Welcoming and Affirming Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Folks in our Churches
“I saw you were accepting of people like me and I wanted to find out how I could join.” A simple email from a local transgender …
Planning for the 2021-2022 Program Year
Planning for the next program year after 12+ months of pandemic ministry pivots and continued uncertainty about what will be …
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Starting a New Ministry Position: Five Things I Wish I Had Known
First and foremost, you are here to live freely into the Grace of God and fully manifest the love of God in your own life. …
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