Herman@s en Cristo: Ministry to the Hispanic Church Join panelists Damaris Thillet, Andrea Ramos, and Peter Kolar as they discuss ministry to the Hispanic church. They will share their own experiences in ministry and personal stories as well as perspectives on the...
Ministerial Considerations
Understanding Differences in Generational Experience
Understanding Differences in Generational Experiences Sometimes it feels like members of different generations weren't just born in separate time periods but that they speak a completely different language. Though we are alive at the same time in history, differences...
Cultural Appropriation, Cultural Expectation
Cultural Appropriation, Cultural Expectation In this past week we've explored the foundational elements of inclusive practice and the beginning steps of representative liturgical planning. In today's conversation, Kate Williams, Chris de Silva, M. Roger Holland, and...
Representation in Liturgical Planning
Steps Toward Inclusion: Representation in Liturgical Planning Authentic relationship is a key requirement for inclusive practice in pastoral ministry. Actually knowing the members of our community means more than just "knowing of" them. It involves hearing stories,...
Inclusive Practices in Pastoral Ministry
Beginning the Conversation: Inclusive Practices in Pastoral Ministry For many Christian communities of faith, our mission statements make some mention of being a "place of welcome" or give some other allusion to inclusivity. Yet, the way our communities are...
Beyond Safe Environment
Beyond Safe Environment: Rethinking Power, Influence, and Accountability As the last years and months have shown us, an understanding of the structures necessary for a truly safe environment is still emerging. Current policies do not adequately address behaviors or...
Setting Boundaries and Finding Balance in Pastoral Ministry
"But They Need Me!" Setting Boundaries and Finding Balance in Pastoral Ministry The problem of "burnout" is a real issue in ministry. Every organization, conference, and publication has offered some sort of session on stress and balance, and the practical suggestions...
Best Practices in Change Management
"It Works for Target, But Can it Work for us?" Best Practices in Change Management Join Jes Garceau and Leisa Anslinger as they explore the concepts behind change management. Whether experiencing change as an individual, small group, or organization, the models and...
Learning from #metoo/#churchtoo
Learning from #metoo/#churchtoo: Intersectionality, Solidarity, and the Church Join us for this critical conversation with Dr. Natalia Imperatori-Lee. From the session description: "In recent years the #metoo and #churchtoo movements have emerged online to highlight...
“Who will speak if we don’t?” Reimagining Preaching in 2020
"Who will speak if we don't?" Reimagining Preaching in 2020 Join panelists Jessie Bazan, Diana Macalintal, and Fr. Bradley Zamora as we discuss the difficulty, and importance, of preaching in challenging times. How do we address difficult issues like racism, sexism,...