No one plans to have a crisis, but being prepared and knowing how to respond in the event of a crisis is essential. Join us for a three-week workshop series […]
Effective Leaders
An Encouragement for July
I recently received a phone call from an elderly female congregant, concerned that she had heard me use a feminine pronoun to describe the Holy Spirit in my sermon the Sunday prior. She called me a bit upset, but also faithfully curious.
An Encouragement for June
The news is rife with heartbreaking scenes of women in deep places of suffering: women who fled the Ukrainian war; mothers who are unable to purchase formula for their infants; the faces of those in communities ravaged by the recent mass shootings.
Insights into Aging and the Decisions Older Adults Face
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a webinar with Jeff Hutchins. Caring for families and congregations is, without a doubt, multifaceted. In this webinar, we will dig into […]
Effective Communication In Times of Crisis
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a three-week workshop series. You can choose to attend one, two, or all three. When your church has a crisis, how can […]
An Encouragement for May
My sister and I had the gift of being raised by both our maternal grandmother and our parents. Grandma was wise through faith and lived experience as a southern Black woman born in 1911. I cannot remember her ever raising her voice or causing alarm with her demeanor. She, however, was a quiet power who did not mince words or shy away from truth-speaking.