Executive Director Mark Ramsey and Program Curator Jennifer Watley Maxell talk about pandemic's disruption to congregational relationships, the challenge of prioritizing, and what practices of reintroduction might offer us moving forward....
Executive Director Mark Ramsey speaks with the Rev. Dr. Thad Austin (Ormond Center) about his new book, the importance of understanding the disconnected network of providers, and what pastors can learn from the example of Simone Biles....
Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with Carmelle Beaugelin (BeauFolio Studio) about why it's difficult for congregations to innovate, why it's important for them to do so, and what artists can bring to the flourishing of congregations. Carmelle's article in Faith & Leadership can be found here....
Executive Director Mark Ramsey speaks with the author and practical theologian Dorothy C. Bass about her latest book Stepmother, the 25th anniversary of her seminal Practicing Our Faith, and how reflecting on her calling as a stepmother helped her understand God's grace....
Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with Dr. Dustin Benac (Truett Theological Seminary) about his forthcoming book Adaptive Church and the importance of collaboration and community in a changing world....
The Ministry Collaborative program staff (Jennifer Watley Maxell, Mark Ramsey, and Adam Borneman) talk about how trust is being targeted, the problematic way our society views faith as a hobby, and the unique position of the church for building trust across differences....
Program Curator Jennifer Watley Maxell talks with the Rev. James Goodlet (First Presbyterian, LaGrange, GA) about vulnerability, contrition, Mother Emanuel, and the city of LaGrange's 2016 public apology for a 1940 lynching....
Content Curator Adam Mixon shares his reflections on how Scripture points us to the deep connection between body and soul and thus the need to integrate the liberating work of the gospel. He originally shared these words with Faith in Action Alabama....
Pilgrimage Formation Curator Ryan Bonfiglio talks with Dr. Graham Reside (Vanderbilt Divinity School) about his work with death row inmates, the paradox of forgiveness and justice, and the critical place of healing....