Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Caring for others' spirituality starts with cultivating your own

Q&A with Holly K. Oxhandler

Caregivers must be able to recognize the image of God within themselves in order to care for it within others, says the author of a recent book.

Talking about the environment in the Black church is empowerment

Q&A with Ambrose Carroll

Rather than a conversation for other people, talking about the environment can be a key component for the Black church in seeking justice, says the founder of Green The Church.

Aligning our abilities with God's purposes

By David L. Odom

Understanding how we make a difference in the world can be crucial to hearing our call, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

Working online from home is fraught for queer clergy

By Laura Everett

Very quickly, where we worked, how we moved and what was safe became unclear, especially for queer clergy, writes the executive director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches.

Churches play a crucial role in providing mental health support and advocating for better policy

Q&A with Thema Bryant

An AME elder who is also president-elect of the American Psychological Association talks about the ways churches can make mental health an integral part of ministry.