Reflections & Research:
Sustainability
September 29, 2020
Who cares for the shepherds? The secondary trauma of faith leaders must be addressed
The toll of the last six months on clergy requires a sustained response, from the seminary and denominational levels as well as congregations, writes an expert on faith and mental health. I call a pastor friend to ask him for a favor, and we’re engaging in pleasantries. “How are you?” I ask. He pauses and […]
read moreabout Who cares for the shepherds? The secondary trauma of faith leaders must be addressedSeptember 15, 2020
‘Here for you, not because of you’ — Nashville nonprofit serves up coffee, soap and empowerment
Production manager Ruben Torres roasts coffee beans at the Harvest Hands facility using a roaster donated by Cal Turner, former chairman and CEO of Dollar General. Photos by John Partipilo Building on strengths and taking the long view, a Christ-centered South Nashville nonprofit emerges as a catalyst for holistic community development. Don’t be misled by […]
read moreabout ‘Here for you, not because of you’ — Nashville nonprofit serves up coffee, soap and empowermentSeptember 1, 2020
A church-run business incubator grows its community’s own solutions to poverty
The Rev. Barry Randolph stands outside of Church of the Messiah in Detroit, Michigan. Photo by Rebecca Cook Under the Rev. Barry Randolph, a thriving Detroit church has brought a young community together to improve their lives with their own ideas. By now, no concept or idea is too off-the-wall for the Rev. Barry Randolph […]
read moreabout A church-run business incubator grows its community’s own solutions to povertyAugust 18, 2020
A commitment to personal rituals can sustain clergy, even during a pandemic
Unsplash / Ashley Batz Pastors can benefit from adaptable, restorative practices, writes a leading researcher on well-being in the workplace. I spent my summer away from the thick of all things COVID-19. I was at our home in the Blue Ridge Mountains, which means I was outside every day, could easily spend time with our […]
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