Recently an article was published by the Washington Post which examined the ways tech and spirituality are intersecting these days, specifically, a debate that’s emerging about the role Peloton is playing in the field. It was a terrific jumping-off poin…
I interviewed Valerie Ohle a few months ago. She had been given an impossible assignment: start a new church during a pandemic. An online church, based in a rural community. Oh, and did I mention that she’s bivocational? She’s a full-time paralegal a…
Elle is one of the stalwarts of our “Growing Your Online Presence” Facebook group, and she’s finally announcing the title of the book she’s been talking about. “Baptized in Tear Gas” is her story of moving from being a white moderate into the wilderness…
My guest is Rev. Donna Claycomb Sokol, pastor of Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church in Washington, DC. This is a follow-up conversation after we spoke a couple of months ago. Donna is a transformational leader in the United Methodist Church, and it seemed appropriate to check in during this time of remarkable transformation.
Now that we’re well into 2021, we’ve discovered that all the problems of 2020 didn’t just magically go away, alas. We can expect 2021 to maintain continuity with 2020, and in fact, carry forward the trends that have led us to where we are today.Buckle u…
After years of serving congregations, Rabbi Jill Zimmerman launched out into the world of online community-building ten years ago. Her thoughts about our current situation are informed by history, theology, and years of practical experience, and you won…
Is it possible to be traumatized vicariously when caring for other people? Dimple Dhabalia shares the powerful story of her service on the front lines of the refugee crisis and how it led her to her current work, “Roots In The Clouds.” If you’re feelin…
Rev. Lloyd Nyarota is a pastor in Alberta, Canada. We met in Nigeria when he was living in Zimbabwe, and as United Methodists, we have shared a common bond and friendship that has been aided through social media and mutual relationships. I catch up wit…
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