Introduction to Hispanic Music Styles, Part 1 Peter Kolar shares his workshop, "Introduction to Hispanic Music Styles," originally presented at the 2020 National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) virtual conference and was rebroadcast as part of GIA...
Webinars
Herman@s en Cristo: Ministry to the Hispanic Church
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...
Seeking God Through Design Theory
Messiness or godliness? Seeking God Through Design Theory It is said that you can tell a lot about a designer by looking at what they have designed. Human beings like things to be neat and tidy. We like straight lines and crisp edges. We like efficiency, consistency,...
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...
Spirituality in a Season of Uncomfortable Truths
"Where is God in All This?" Part II: Spirituality in a Season of Uncomfortable Truths We last spoke with Sue Garthwaite back in April as part of our "Homecoming" Sunday series. Back then we spoke about the pandemic, feelings of isolation, and questions about God's...
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...