Good morning, ! If you’ve listened in to Three Minute Ministry Mentor for any time at all, you know that “ministry is relational” is a resounding theme. We don’t learn how to do the work of ministry by simply thinking about it. Humans learn and know and
grow by body and relationships. We need spiritual engagement and on-the-ground practice that integrates knowledge, skills, and identity. Our identities as people of faith and pastoral leaders of congregations and spiritual care, emerge through and with the relationships we take time to nourish and nurture. This weekend I
spent time renewing and making new connections with Baptist friends. Today, I'm sharing more about: - - The relational connections we need to learn and grow
- - Grief as a Form of Connection
- - Connecting through writing
- - Connecting in a new era of ministry
Making more connections!We are gathering now for an October start to the new course, learning community, and book-in-progress. If you want to learn alongside a community about how ministry has been both gift and challenge for women and lgbtiqa+ people, I hope you will join us! We will be looking at the history, cultural conditions, and brick walls inside the church itself. We will also consider how clergywomen and lgbtiqa+ ministers are changing the practice of ministry for the better! Join me in
the new baptized and ordained course and community. Watch this video to learn more! |
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A Blessing for Beginning Seminary Work with students? We recently offered words of wisdom from pastors, professors and recent seminary graduates. We hope you enjoy this colletion of wisdom - good reminders for #pastoralimagination in many areas of ministry and for those beginning seminary. We have a FREE DOWNLOAD to print or use as a screensaver, have a look: See you on the road this Fall?Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, HENDERSON LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Sept. 24-26 What is the future of small congregations? Registration and more information, here. Baptist Clergywomen - 50 Years of Growth and Change Join us at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, September 30, to explore the history of Baptist women in church leadership. Registration and more information, here. 3MMM Podcast Catch up on the latest episodes!We believe that the work you do matters and we want to support you in your practice of ministry, . Maybe you know someone who is also interested in reading, responding, being part of this community? Please forward this
email. Peace,
Eileen |
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