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In her book “Funding Forward,” Grace Pomroy — a financial educator at Luther Seminary — argues that the most successful ...
09/03/2026

In her book “Funding Forward,” Grace Pomroy — a financial educator at Luther Seminary — argues that the most successful congregations engage spiritual practices like discernment before focusing on money.

In her book “Funding Forward,” a financial educator at Luther Seminary argues that the most successful congregations engage spiritual practices like discernment before focusing on money.

At the intersection of two major trails, Lake City Community Presbyterian Church — a small Colorado congregation — has s...
09/02/2026

At the intersection of two major trails, Lake City Community Presbyterian Church — a small Colorado congregation — has shaped a convergence of volunteers, hikers and the larger community rooted in welcome. Learn more about the Trail Hiker Center here:

At the intersection of two major trails, a small Colorado congregation has shaped a convergence of volunteers, hikers and the larger community rooted in welcome.

In honor of Wendell Berry — who passed away yesterday at the age of 92 — we're resharing this tribute from theologian No...
09/01/2026

In honor of Wendell Berry — who passed away yesterday at the age of 92 — we're resharing this tribute from theologian Norman Wirzba who reflects on what he learned about theology and Creation as a longtime friend and student of Wendell Berry.

Theologian Norman Wirzba reflects on what he has learned about theology and Creation as a longtime friend and student of Wendell Berry.

Bivocational ministry is increasingly common, but we can’t let that trend include exploitation and financial insecurity,...
08/31/2026

Bivocational ministry is increasingly common, but we can’t let that trend include exploitation and financial insecurity, says Melissa Florer-Bixler (from 2023).

Bivocational ministry might become more common in the future, but we can’t let that trend include exploitation and financial insecurity, says an author.

In an excerpt from her new book from Broadleaf Books, professor and preacher Melva Sampson draws on childhood lessons ab...
08/27/2026

In an excerpt from her new book from Broadleaf Books, professor and preacher Melva Sampson draws on childhood lessons about the importance of using her voice.

In an excerpt from her new book, a professor and preacher draws on childhood lessons about the importance of using her voice.

Conversations that began in the pandemic continue as faith and health leaders tackle a variety of health issues, with a ...
08/26/2026

Conversations that began in the pandemic continue as faith and health leaders tackle a variety of health issues, with a focus on the Black community, writes the faith liaison for the program at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center (from 2025)

Conversations that began in the pandemic continue as faith and health leaders tackle a variety of health issues, with a focus on the Black community, writes the faith liaison for the program at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.

"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I am learning that accompaniment is its own calling — and, per...
08/25/2026

"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I am learning that accompaniment is its own calling — and, perhaps, its own grace," writes Shannon Hopkins, writer and co-founder of RootedGood.

A writer considers what it means to walk beside a loved one near the end of life.

After 60 years of working for peace in Vietnam and Iran, a Mennonite peace pastor says human relationships are the key t...
08/24/2026

After 60 years of working for peace in Vietnam and Iran, a Mennonite peace pastor says human relationships are the key to understanding that we all are created in the image of God.

After 60 years of working for peace in Vietnam and Iran, a Mennonite peace pastor says human relationships are the key to understanding that we all are created in the image of God.

Learning to remain flexible, change plans and find new solutions is key to church property development, writes the co-fo...
08/20/2026

Learning to remain flexible, change plans and find new solutions is key to church property development, writes the co-founder of RootedGood.

Learning to remain flexible, change plans and find new solutions is key to church property development.

An Orthodox educator takes issue with popular notions of why people are joining Orthodox parishes in America; converts a...
08/19/2026

An Orthodox educator takes issue with popular notions of why people are joining Orthodox parishes in America; converts are not exclusively “Orthobros,” she says, but people seeking connection with others and with God.

An Orthodox educator takes issue with popular notions of why people are joining Orthodox parishes in America; converts are not exclusively “Orthobros,” she says, but people seeking connection with others and with God.

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