Connections Blog

May 24, 2022

“Let’s Pretend That Didn’t Happen”

After a disturbing event in a church I was serving a while back, the elders were discussing how to respond. One elder – a distinguished older man – said this: Let’s just pretend like it didn’t happen. Som...

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Augustine of Hippo and Six educational principles

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

rekindle interview: “My hope is that congregations receive encouragement, rest, hope, courage, and collegial wisdom”

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

How you know you’ve had an effective learning experience

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

Young Black Clergy and Community

“God is never in a state of inertia.” I've found that those seasoned by the...

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

How to say you’re sorry

Here’s an important lesson I learned from one of my teachers, Dave Ellis: how ...

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 ...