Connections Blog

May 24, 2022

How to say you’re sorry

Here’s an important lesson I learned from one of my teachers, Dave Ellis: how to apologize. (He’s the author of one of my favorite books, Falling Awake: Creating the Life of Your Dreams) Dave said when you have to ...

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Ministry is a team sport: Advice from a ministry veteran

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

A Sense of Wonder

Winters where I live, along the rugged coast of Maine, are a test of character. ...

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Thriving Congregations. Part 1: Challenges to Becoming and Sustaining A Thriving Congregation

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

Come to the Table

I am excited about facilitating the 2022 Colloquy for Young Black Church Clergy ...

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Thriving Congregations Part 2: Characteristics of a Thriving Congregation

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

Return of the Prodgical

This extended season of Covidtide (#covidtide) has been a liturgical seaso...

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

My Most Meaningful Mission Engagement

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

15 Common Sense Practices for Pastoral Ministry

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

Who are we becoming?

I have been a faculty member at CTS since 1991. I was not looking for a job whe...