Connections Blog

May 24, 2022

Is my Sunday school class too big?

Every once in a while I get a chance to visit congregations with large Sunday School or Sunday morning Bible classes (though these are far and few between since covid). I've seen some classes have between 50 and...

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

THE TRUTH ABOUT COACHING

“What exactly is Coaching?” As a new coach, I get asked this question a lot...

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

Processing Grief Part 2: Discovering Everyday Miracles

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Where does growth begin?

In Toward a Theory of Instruction, educational theorist Jerome Bruner insists t...

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

A Look at John Wesley

In the history of modern education, John Wesley (1703-1791) holds a special plac...

About Columbia

May 24, 2022

President Van Dyk Announces Retirement

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

Stop. Listen.

Several roles define my life right now: wife, mother, student, minister, and fri...

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

5 Ministry Quotes to Use Right Now

“It’s okay to be green:” My Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor assure...

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Basic Rules for Planning Congregational Education Programs

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

The Holy Gaze of Art

Have you ever let words fall away? I don’t mean a week long silent retreat or...