Reflections & Research
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September 6, 2022
Pastors were not prepared for the digital demands of the pandemic. What does that teach us about the next crisis?
Of all the new things they were asked to take on during the pandemic, it was technology work and decision making that pastors felt the least prepared for, according to a two-year study from Texas A&M University.
read moreabout Pastors were not prepared for the digital demands of the pandemic. What does that teach us about the next crisis?September 6, 2022
Subverting assumptions about age, experience and wisdom
A priest anticipating her last decade in full-time ministry writes about the intentional choice of a mentor who is a generation younger.
read moreabout Subverting assumptions about age, experience and wisdomAugust 23, 2022
Pastors are uniquely positioned to help people contemplating suicide
By offering honest talk, a sense of belonging and hope, clergy can help prevent suicides. New research and resources debunk assumptions and point to actions that address this growing problem.
read moreabout Pastors are uniquely positioned to help people contemplating suicideAugust 9, 2022
Chris Furr: Truth telling, confession and redemption
In a conversation with a fellow pastor and friend, the author of “Straight White Male” discusses his book and the path away from patriarchy and white supremacy that the church could offer.
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