Holy Conversations: Death Discussions That Span Generations

Description How do we talk about death in faith communities that often avoid the topic altogether? How do we prepare ourselves and our entire congregation for the spiritual, emotional, and practical decisions that come at the end of life? This workshop equips...

A Language of Love: Writing to Bridge the Gap

Description From 1 Corinthians 13, to Shakespeare’s sonnets, to modern poetry, writers have given us a rich language of love. Come join them as we explore how our own words can help us deepen the ways we love God, our neighbors, and ourselves. We’ll use writing as a...

Bridging the Gap Between Kids and Justice

Description “Love your neighbor” is a commandment that most kids are familiar with. It opens imaginations to dream of the many ways they can show God’s love in the world. What can church leaders do with all that potential? They can help kids dream even bigger by...

Bridging the Generation Gap

Description An article in 2024 by Mark Yoder stated that 70% of youth leave the church after graduation. Programs in youth ministry that are intergenerational help youth feel connected to all generations within the church and without. This connectivity helps sustain...

Educator, Pastor, CRE in the Interim/Transitional World

Description There are times in our professional lives when we find ourselves in the in-between times. . .a time between one ministry leader and the next. Many times the expectations for this time are on maintenance. . . doing what has always been done until the next...