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What is our gift to the world?

I’m back in seminary, this time at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, and I like to ask people I meet here one basic question: As Episcopalians, what is our gift to the world? What is the one thing we contribute that is unique, and truly … [Read more...]

Too late to sign up for 2018 sessions of CCD? There are options.

Chances are you've discovered that this year's (2018) weekend sessions and intense week-long session are all filled up, but there are options! Option 1: There is a waitlist for the week-long intensive session of The College for Congregational … [Read more...]

A Better Vestry Retreat

Vestry retreats are one of the things that we leaders are supposed to do. I have now planned and led quite a few. Some of them are good experiences; a few have been frustrating; but they have all been disconnected from the rest of the work of the … [Read more...]

Deep Dive into the MBTI and Emotional Intelligence Late Summer/Fall 2018

This coming late summer/fall, the College will be offering a one-day class on MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) and emotional intelligence. The MBTI is a one of the lenses we use in congregational development work to gain insights into … [Read more...]

Orienting on Sunday Morning

Orienting people to our congregations is about giving them a meaningful social experience so that they will not be lost socially, physically, spiritually – they will have a way to ‘anchor’ into the congregation and take the next steps in their … [Read more...]