Connections Blog

May 24, 2022

Where does growth begin?

In Toward a Theory of Instruction, educational theorist Jerome Bruner insists that a theory of development must be linked both to a theory of knowledge and to a theory of instruction, “or be doomed to triviality.” (...

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...

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Mission Statements for Children’s Ministries

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

Dwelling in Honesty and Gratitude

How can clergy care for themselves? What does self-care look like in this topsy...

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Lessons from Infomercials

I’m a fan of late night infomercials. Given I am a bit of an insomniac that s...