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By Joyce Thomas | Now that spring has faded and summer is here, the weather is starting to be more pleasurable for working out, especially since more outdoor activities can be included. This time of year provides a great opportunity to begin developing plans or setting goals for revitalizing your health.
By Joyce Thomas | I want to talk about how in-depth self-care can and should be for the maximum health and balance for spouses of pastors who spend less time on themselves due to being over committed to others. I believe that if pastor spouses paid more attention to what makes them feel happy and balanced, they would more likely be content with themselves and their outlook on ministry.
The impact of the Clergy Renewal Program on Trinity congregation has been positive and strong. Lay persons were empowered, and the parish was stable both during Rev. King’s renewal leave and all of the other clergy and staff changes. Some have stated that the careful planning by our sabbatical committee contributed to the congregation’s success.
Details and application materials are now available for the 2017 Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program and the 2017 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana Congregations.
Christian Theological Seminary, in its role of administering the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs, has awarded 29 grants to congregations in 17 Indiana communities.
Christian Theological Seminary, in its role of administering the Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program, has awarded grants to 147 congregations located in 37 states and the District of Columbia.
Introduction to The Five Most Common Preaching Mistakes series, by Frank A. Thomas. Watch on YouTube.
MLK Jr. “I have a dream” speech video: produced by Salt Project, WFYI, and CTS Watch on YouTube
Nadia Bolz-Weber, Eugene Cho, and Tony Lee share best ideas for social media (short) Watch on YouTube
Frank A. Thomas, director of the Academy of Preaching and Celebration, has recently published a defining work in the field of African American preaching. Read >>
In this book, Robert C. Saler, Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Excellence, introduces and breathes new life into Luther's theology of the cross by putting it conversation with our contemporary context. Read >>
CTS Vice President and Dean of the Faculty Leah Gunning Francis has written a ground-breaking reflection on the role of the church in social movements and prophetic activism. Read >>
Visit the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at our booth at the North American Christian Convention in Kansas City, Missouri!