Small Churches Big Impact Podcast

The Rev. Leyla King, Canon for Mission in Small Congregations for the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, sits down with guests the Rev. Kevin Diehl, Rector of St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in San Francisco, the Rev. Suzanne Smith, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Alvin, Texas, and Ed Carrette, Community Missioner also at Grace Church with Rev. Smith.Kevin describes how St. John's, a small church in the Mission District of San Francisco, has partnered with the Gubbio Project to provide essential services to the homeless population in their neighborhood, transforming their sanctuary into a vital community resource. Suzanne and Ed share how Grace Church, facing declining membership, reinvented itself as a church that says "yes" to community needs. They describe how a simple blessing box evolved into a thriving weekly mobile food pantry, serving thousands of people in their community.The conversation explores the importance of:Embracing a "reckless openness" to community needs: Both churches emphasize the importance of being open to new opportunities and willing to take risks to serve their communities.Building strong partnerships: Kevin and Ed highlight the crucial role of partnerships with other organizations, such as the Gubbio Project and local food banks, in amplifying their impact.Integrating faith and action: The guests discuss how their faith in God and commitment to the mission of Christ inform their community service, with examples such as incorporating liturgical elements into their food pantry ministry and viewing community service as an integral part of their discipleship.Overcoming internal resistance: The conversation addresses the challenges of overcoming internal resistance within the congregation, such as fear of change and concerns about financial sustainability.This episode offers practical advice and inspiring examples for small churches seeking to make a lasting impact on their communities.Episode Links:Grace Episcopal Church, AlvinThe Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, San FranciscoThe Gubbio ProjectCredits:Music Credit: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

In this episode of the Small Churches Big Impact Collective, host the Rev. Rebekah Hatch, Canon for Lay & Ordained Vocations in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, speaks with the Rev. Candice Combs, pastor of New Life Lutheran Church in Dripping Springs, Texas - a unique congregation that worships exclusively outdoors.Rev. Combs shares how New Life, a congregation focused on grace, discipleship, children, and creation, has found its own unique expression of faith. By embracing an outdoor worship space, the congregation has cultivated a deeper connection with nature and fostered a sense of community that values resilience, flexibility, and the inclusion of all God’s people.The conversation explores how this unique worship style, grounded in a deep respect for creation, informs New Life's understanding of social justice. Rather than focusing solely on external activism, New Life prioritizes building a just and inclusive community within the church itself, fostering trust and understanding among its members and within the New Life community.This episode offers a refreshing perspective on how small churches can find innovative ways to live out their faith, demonstrating that social justice begins with cultivating a just and welcoming community within the church itself.Key Takeaways:Unique Worship Style: New Life's outdoor worship fosters a deeper connection with nature and cultivates a sense of community resilience.Focus on Inclusion: The congregation prioritizes inclusion and welcomes all people, emphasizing grace and understanding within this community of faith.Justice as Community Building: New Life recognizes that building a just and inclusive community within the church is a foundational step towards addressing social justice issues beyond the church walls.Embracing Vulnerability: The outdoor worship setting encourages vulnerability and a deeper connection to the natural world, fostering a sense of interconnectedness and compassion.Creative Approaches to Ministry: New Life demonstrates that small churches can find innovative and creative ways to live out their faith, adapting to their unique context and embracing new possibilities.Episode Links:New Life Lutheran Church of Dripping Springs Wild Church NetworkChurch of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us Into the Sacred, by Victoria LoorzUpwild.org - the joint ELCA/Episcopal Wild Church in Michiganthebtscenter.org/guides-for-lectio-terra: the practice of listening for the voice of the sacred in natureCredits:Music Credit: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

In this episode, the Reverend Allison Sandlin Liles, Vicar of St. Stephen's in Hurst, Texas, sits down with the Reverend Dr. Elizabeth Mae Magill, pastor of the Small Church Collaborative which includes Rindge Congregational Church in Rindge, New Hampshire and Ashburnham Community Church in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Liz shares her experiences leading two  “micro-congregations” and building a collaborative ministry with a neighboring church of a different denomination.Liz  emphasizes the importance of prioritizing community engagement, including identifying local needs and organizing community-based ministries. Drawing on community organizing principles—a set of strategies that empower communities to identify and address their own issues, such as grassroots mobilization, building power, and developing leadership—Liz  has successfully empowered her congregations to become agents of change within their communities.Liz’s success in addressing social justice issues is evident in her work on racial justice and LGBTQ+ inclusion. In Rindge, New Hampshire, she facilitated community conversations on racial justice, leading to the formation of a local group dedicated to addressing racial inequities. In Ashburnham, Massachusetts, she championed the display of a rainbow flag at the church, sparking a community conversation about LGBTQ+ inclusion and leading to the creation of a support group for LGBTQ+ seniors.Faced with limited resources and declining membership, Liz found innovative ways to engage her community, such as organizing community meals, utilizing social media for outreach, and collaborating with existing community organizations.This episode offers valuable insights for pastors, church leaders, and anyone interested in exploring innovative and impactful models of small church ministry.Episode Links:Ashburnham Community Church in Ashburnham, MAFirst Congregational Church in Rindge, NHFive Loaves, Two Fish, Twelve Volunteers: Growing a Relational Food Ministry by Elizabeth Mae MagillLiving Stones PartnershipCredits:Music Credit: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

In this episode of the Small Churches Big Impact Collective, host the Rev. Stacy Williams-Duncan sits down with the Rev. Dr. Paula Miller, Rector of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lincoln Park, Michigan and the Rev. Nandra Perry, Vicar of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Hearne, Texas.Paula shares how St. Michael's in Lincoln Park, Michigan, is working to improve the social and economic well-being of their community. Through partnerships with local organizations, they are advocating for systemic change by addressing issues such as poverty, food insecurity, and access to resources.Nandra describes how St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Hearne, Texas, has revitalized their community through asset-based community development. By focusing on the strengths and resources within their community, they have empowered local residents to address community needs, leading to the creation of new initiatives such as a community festival and a local resource center.This episode highlights how small churches can go beyond traditional ministry models to become catalysts for positive change in their communities. By emphasizing shared ministry, where the entire congregation participates in the work of the church, and focusing on empowering local residents and fostering community leadership, rather than simply providing services, these churches are demonstrating a commitment to long-term, sustainable change that builds on existing community strengths and creates lasting impact.Episode Links:St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lincoln Park, MISt. Philips Episcopal Church in Hearne, TXLittle Fork Episcopal Church in Rixeyville, VAAsset Based Community Development Texas Rural Leadership ProgramLincoln Park Community Resource GuideCommunity Development Block GrantsIona CollaborativeCredits:Music Credit: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

The Rev. Leyla King, Canon for Mission in Small Congregations for the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, sits down with guests the Rev. Halim Shukair, Priest-in-Charge at Christ Episcopal Church and Priest-in-Charge at Mother of the Savior Church, the first Arabic worshiping community in the Episcopal Church, both in Dearborn, Michigan, and the Rev. Lauren Grubaugh Thomas, church-planting priest of a year-old Episcopal community called Holy Companion, located south of Denver, Colorado. In this episode, they discuss racial justice work in small churches, specifically as it is manifested around Arabs, Arab Americans, and Palestinians in our churches and our society.Halim describes the innovative partnership between Christ Church, a predominantly white congregation, and Mother of the Savior, an Arabic-speaking congregation. Through shared meals, cultural exchange, and joint advocacy efforts, these two congregations are building deeper relationships and working together for social justice.Lauren shares how Holy Companion, a young church plant, has integrated social justice into its core identity from the very beginning. By prioritizing community engagement and building relationships with neighbors, they have become active in local advocacy efforts.The conversation highlights the importance of:Building relationships across communities: Both guests emphasize the importance of building genuine relationships with people from diverse backgrounds as a foundation for meaningful social justice work.Integrating faith and action: They discuss how their faith motivates their commitment to social justice and how their worship and community life reflect their values.Centering the voices of marginalized communities: Both guests emphasize the importance of listening to and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities in their advocacy work.This episode offers valuable insights for small churches seeking to deepen their commitment to social justice and become more effective agents of change in their communities.Episode Links:Mother of the Savior Facebook PageChrist Church, DearbornPartnership in Faith between Mother of the Savior and Christ ChurchEpiscopal News Service article about the Partnership in FaithHoly CompanionHoly Companion Episcopal Community Instagram accountPalestinian Anglicans and Clergy Allies (PACA)Credits:Music Credit: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

The members of the Small Churches Big Impact Collective are joined by The Rev. Lydia Kelsey Bucklin, President and Dean of Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) in conversation about this upcoming season. Each episode centers around communities of faith and their understanding of social justice. Listeners will hear about the variety of ways justice can be lived out and witnessed to, even in smaller congregations.Episode Links:Episcopal Divinity SchoolSmall Churches Big Impact CollectiveThe Episcopal Church in ConnecticutThe Episcopal Diocese of West TexasLittle Fork Episcopal Church, Rixeyville, VASt. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Hurst, TXCredits:Music Credit: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

Trinity Church, Boston - https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Portland, OR - https://www.trinity-episcopal.org/Episcopal Diocese of Michigan - https://www.edomi.orgDr. Paul Farmer’s funeral at Trinity ChurchCatechesis is Trinity Cathedral’s ​​”five-month immersion in scripture, history, worship, and Christian practices is also a chance to learn more about this community of faith.”Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

Grace Episcopal Church, Hartford, CT (on the web)https://gracehartford.org/Reference this earlier episode of our podcast to understand more about the “Baby Big Church” ideahttps://smallchurchesbigimpact.buzzsprout.com/1806781/9656901-baby-big-churchGrace Episcopal Church, Hartford, CT (on Facebook)https://www.facebook.com/GECHartford“What is Anglo-Catholicism?”http://www.stmarymagdalenoxford.org.uk/what-is-anglo-catholicism/“Anglo-Catholicism: What It Is Not and What It Is’ by Walter Herbert Stowe (1932)http://anglicanhistory.org/usa/whstowe/what1932.htmlMusic: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

Skip EllerSt. Aidan’s, Tulsa, Oklahoma: www.facebook.com/saintaidantulsa Manhattan Construction: https://manhattanconstructiongroup.com/manhattan-construction-company/ Elizabeth FelicettiSt. David’s, Richmond, Virginia: www.stdavidsrva.org/ Author’s website: https://elizabethfelicetti.com Book: https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802882349/ Mike KuglerChurch of the Savior, Orange City, Iowa: www.facebook.com/groups/307503601622Northwestern College: https://nwciowa.edu Book: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/I/Into-the-Jungle Rick SwansonSt. John’s in the Mountains, Stowe, Vermont: https://stjohnsinthemountains.org Leyla KingBlog: www.thankfulpriest.com Diocese of West Texas: www.dwtx.org Stacy Williams-DuncanLittle Fork Episcopal Church, Rixeyville, Virginia: www.littleforkchurch.org Learning Forte: www.learningforte.com Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

Show Notes: Bishops Who Support Small Church MinistrySeasons 1 & 2 of the Small Churches Big Impact Collective podcastPart-Time is Plenty by Jeffrey MacDonald: https://www.wjkbooks.com/Products/0664265995/parttime-is-plenty.aspxEpiscopal Parish Network webinar: What is Making Small Churches Thrive? https://youtu.be/jSCNMyTW44gCollege for Congregational Development: https://www.cdcollege.orgSmall Church Network gatherings in EDOT: https://www.epicenter.org/resources/small-church-network1 Corinthians 12:12-27: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=567607660Pizza Church at Christ Church Bethlehem, CT: https://www.christepiscopalchurchbethlehem.com/Episode 6 in season 1 of SCBI: Unpacking the Bivocational Knapsack Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, Ocean View, HI: http://www.stjudeshawaii.org/St Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Edinburg, TX: https://www.stmattrgv.org/Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd George West, TX: https://www.facebook.com/p/Church-of-the-Good-Shepherd-George-West-TX-100083034745597/Information about St Jude’s shower ministry, food, and wifi ministries: http://www.stjudeshawaii.org/outreach.htmlTo inquire about being a Visiting Priest at St. Jude’s: www.stjudeshawaii.org/about-us.html Divine Aloha: Stories from St. Jude’s: www.amazon.com/Divine-Aloha-Stories-Episcopal-Church/dp/B08NVXHG5L/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=divine+aloha+cutts&qid=1606375331&s=books&sr=1-1 https://sermons4kids.com/Diocese of West Texas online resources: https://www.dwtx.org/resourcesMusic: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

Iona Collaborate: https://iona.ssw.edu/Iona Collaborate Thriving in Bi-Vocational Ministry: https://iona.ssw.edu/thriving-in-bi-vocational-ministry/Learning Forte! https://www.learningforte.com/Gathering of Leaders: https://www.thegatheringofleaders.org/Canon 9 Ordinations with Local Formation: In 1988 the 69th General Convention of the Episcopal Church established Title III, Canon 9 that allowed bishops to ordain lay folk to serve in part-time capacities in "small, isolated, remote, or distinct in respect of ethnic composition, language or culture." Priests ordained under Canon 9 were only allowed to serve congregations in their ordaining diocese. To join a Small Church Chat, please email [email protected]  We currently offer Small Church Chats at the following times each month1st Tuesday at 2:00 PM EDT2nd Monday at 11:30 AM EDT4th Tuesday at 1:30 PM EDTSmall Churches Big Impact Facebook Page: ​​https://www.facebook.com/SmallChurchesBigImpactSmall Churches Big Impact Facebook Group for small church leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1269657063520084Philadelphia 11 documentary: https://www.philadelphiaelevenfilm.com/Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

Host: the Rev. Stacy-Williams DuncanGuests: the Revs. Leon Sampson and Joe HubbardThe Episcopal Church in Navajoland Good Shepherd Mission, Fort Defiance, AZSt. Christopher’s Mission, Bluff, UTEpiscopal News Service (ENS) article about Navajoland deputation at General ConventionLeon Sampson is a 2019 graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary and currently serves as the curate priest at Good Shepherd Mission in Fort Defiance, AZ.   Good Shepherd is located on the Colorado Plateau, in the Four Corners Region of the Navajo Nation.Joe Hubbard serves as Vicar of St. Christopher’s Mission in Bluff, UT and Ministry Developer for the Utah Region of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland. Before attending Virginia Theological Seminary, Joe worked as an attorney in Montgomery, AL and served in the Alabama House of Representatives. In the summer of 2020, Joe and his wife Ashley, their three children Hill, Hattie, and Hannah, and dog Bubba joined Episcopal Church on Navajoland in assisting with their COVID relief efforts. Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

Host: The Rev. Leyla Kinghttps://smallchurchesbigimpact.org/https://thankfulmemorial.org/https://thankfulpriest.home.blog/Guests: The Rev. Mark Nabors is the Vicar of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and also serves St. Peter's on the Prairie Episcopal Church in Tollville, Arkansas. A graduate of the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville (BA and MPA) and Sewanee (MDiv), he is passionate about liturgy, hymnody, and church administration. Mark and his wife Molly were married in 2017. Together they have two dogs, Pete and Fancy, and a cat, Gunther. https://stalbansstuttgart.weebly.com/The Rev. Anne West has been blessed with a rich and rewarding ministry.  She is West Virginia born and raised. Ordained in 1989, she has served churches in West Virginia, Virginia and New Jersey.  Eighteen of her 33 years in ministry were spent serving as School Chaplain in 3 different Episcopal boarding schools. She is passionate about small community ministry and thrives in small church settings. She loves the Episcopal Church and feels honored and humbled to serve God in this part of the vineyard.https://www.gracechurchstanardsville.org/Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

Host: the Rev. Allison Sandlin LilesGuests: the Revs. Leigh Ellen Hall and Robert HartmansSt. Nicholas Episcopal Church, New Hamburg, NYSt. Thaddaeus’ Episcopal Church, Chattanooga, TNSt. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Hixon, TNChattEY - Chattanooga Episcopal YouthThe Agile Church by Dwight J. ZscheileThe Rev. Robert Hartmans serves as the Priest-in-Charge of two small churches in the Diocese of East Tennessee— St Thaddaeus Episcopal Church in Hixon and St Albans Episcopal Church in Chattanooga. Robert grew up in Knoxville TN and was raised in both the Pentecostal and Episcopal traditions which he feels brings a richness to his faith journey.  In seminary, Robert served a small parish in Georgetown D.C. where he developed a passion for smaller congregations.In 2020 he married the love of his life, Casey Miller, and in 2021 they welcomed a son ‘Lannie,’ Robert’s three legged pitbull goes everywhere with him. The Rev. Leigh Hall has served as the rector of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in New Hamburg, New York since 2017.  Prior to that, she lived and worked in the Diocese of Georgia for eight years, both in diocesan and parish ministry. At St. Nick’s,  Leigh found a home in small church ministry and began to grow and cultivate the deep relationships that have become the hallmark of her vocation. She especially enjoys working with children; teaching others about the faith and The Episcopal Church; the liturgy, including singing the service from time to time; and hearing people's stories as she walks alongside them in pastoral ministry. Leigh is married to Edmund Roberts, and together they are raising a newborn son named Solomon, their Boston Terrier, Boo Radley; a Boxer rescue called Scout; and the eldest of the menagerie, a black and white shorthair named Bianca.Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

The Rev. Stewart Lucas, currently vicar at Holy Innocents’ in Sandy Springs, GA; former pastor of The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, Baltimore, MD.https://nativitycomforter.org/https://nativitycomforter.org/becoming-lutherpalians/https://marylandepiscopalian.org/2018/11/28/lutheran-and-episcopal-congregations-form-federation-as-lutherpalians/https://www.holyinnocents.org/The Rev. Anthony Estes, Rector, All Saints, Detroit, MI; Rectory, St. Matthew’s and St. Joseph’s (“Matty Jo’s”), Detroit, MI; and Associate and Partnership Missioner at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit, MI.https://detroitcathedral.org/https://www.facebook.com/SMSJDetroit/https://www.allsaintsdetroit.org/https://detroitcathedral.org/detroit-church-partnership/Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

Host: the Rev. Leyla KingGuests: the Revs. Rebekah Hatch, Allison Sandlin Liles, Stacy Williams-DuncanIn this introduction to Season Two, the four core members of the Collective reflect on the learnings of the past year in small churches and lay out some themes to expect in the rest of the episodes of the season - from the ecclesiastical church ladder to the joys of serving in nimble congregations.https://smallchurchesbigimpact.org/https://thankfulmemorial.org/https://stalbanssimsbury.org/https://www.ssechurst.org/https://www.littleforkchurch.org/Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

HOST: Leyla KingGUEST: Kit Lonerganhttp://saintjamesgroveland.org/wp/Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress: https://mdsc.org/ Mark 4:26-28 -26 Jesus also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, 27 and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. 28 The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. 29 But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.”Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

HOST: Rebekah Bokros HatchGUEST: Stacy Williams-Duncanhttps://learningforte.com/learning-forte/Festival of Homiletics: https://festivalofhomiletics.com/Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

HOST:  Kit LonerganGUEST: Susie ShaeferLearn more about the CREDO conference, and find some of their resources, at https://www.cpg.org/credo/St. John’s Church in Clinton, Michigan: www.stjohnschurchclinton.org“The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.” - Ephesians 4:11-13, New Revised Standard Version “And now the Lord says,  who formed me in the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him,   and that Israel might be gathered to him, for I am honored in the sight of the Lord, and my God has become my strength—he says, “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the survivors of Israel; I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” - Isaiah 49:5-6, New Revised Standard Version Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

HOST: Stacy Williams-DuncanGUEST: Leyla KingContent Warning: the topic of miscarriage and Leyla’s decision to disclose it to her congregation is discussed throughout the first half of the episode. Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church: https://thankfulmemorial.org/  - https://thankfulpriest.home.blog/Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

HOST: Susie ShaeferGUEST: Allison Sandlin LilesSt. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Hurst, TXEpiscopal Peace FellowshipInvite,Welcome, ConnectLove is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times by the Most Rev. Michael B. CurryActs in Easter - a Bible Study created by the Rev. Becky ZartmanPFLAG Fort Worth The Woman with the Alabaster Jar from Matthew 26:6-13 Now while Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table. But when the disciples saw it, they were angry and said, ‘Why this waste? For this ointment could have been sold for a large sum, and the money given to the poor.’ But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, ‘Why do you trouble the woman? She has performed a good service for me. For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me. By pouring this ointment on my body she has prepared me for burial. Truly I tell you, wherever this good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her.’Canon to the Ordinary: This member of the Bishop’s staff is referenced multiple times by Susie and Allison in this episode. The Canon to the Ordinary is often the person who works with clergy in transition and oversees the search or transition process with congregations. The Canon to the Ordinary works directly with the Bishop to do any additional work that needs to be done, which varies from diocese to diocese.Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

HOST:  Allison Sandlin LilesGUEST: Rebekah Bokros HatchJen Fulton’s article, The Small Church as IconGil Rendle’s book Quietly Courageous: Leading the Church in Changing WorldStoryPath - connecting children’s books with lectionary readings from Union Presbyterian SeminaryLesson Plans that Work: free formation curriculum from the Episcopal ChurchMusic: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

1 Timothy 4:14: “Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.”Music: I Love to Tell the Story, Benjamin Grove, keyboardPodcast produced by Polymnia

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