Hello, !

Our question for this week . . . how will I enter into the holy moments? 

May is such a busy month, but it is worth it to stop and pay full attention to the holy all around us. 

We invite you to think about seeing holy depths in ministry. No matter where you are engaging in ministry — from preparing for graduations to planning summer camps. From distributing diapers to preaching about peace, hope, love and joy. Attention to the holy depths of the moment is a part of the practice of ministry. Learning to attend and speak to the sacredness of a moment is one of the postures of ministry that takes persistent paying attention.

Ready to dive deeper?  I invite you to try out the Three Minute Ministry Mentor podcast. You can also watch the episodes in short video format. Start with this one!

#PastoralImagination offers 50 topics for ministry that explore the powerful and amazing stories and insights of the Learning Pastoral Imagination Project. Each chapter includes: 1) a topic related to learning in practice, 2) a story from our research (and sometimes my ministry life), 3) a resource for going deeper, and 4) questions for reflection like the one above.

, I care so much about you and your practice of ministry. I think what you do matters. You are part of the reason I do my research and share it as widely as possible. I hope you will let me know how the 3MMM team can support you!

Blessings and peace, 
Eileen  

PS - you'll find today's question in chapter 2 of Pastoral Imagination: Bringing the Practice of Ministry to Life. And it is on sale now - the Kindle edition remains $5.99!  

Joining us on the Rainbow Road? 

The Rainbow Road, a journey of Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, continues. We look forward to seeing how these connections affirm and uplift this beloved community.

Are you finding a new way this summer? 

“Finding Our Way” is a three-session guide to help you lead urgent conversations with your Sunday School class, weekly small group, or next leadership retreat. 

The purchase of “Finding Our Way” includes the digital study guide with three full lessons, links to short video clips for teaching, a presentation slide deck, and cards delivered to you by mail.

What are you writing this summer? 

Whatever you are writing - sermons, books, curriculum, essays, poetry - we would be happy to welcome you take a seat at the Writing Table! And - every week on #FreeWrite Friday, anyone can join us at no cost. For a solid hour of getting your writing done! 

Blessings and peace to you, . So glad to be on this journey of ministry and life with you.