humility

On Magnets and Mothers-in-Law

On Magnets and Mothers-in-Law

We are honored to have Dr. Jonathan Pennington with us today, chatting about theological education, humility, and… mothers-in-law? “What she has is something that we must not lose in the midst of our education — a posture or heart of receptivity toward God.”

The Day of Small Things

The Day of Small Things

What does Zechariah mean when he admonishes us not to “despise the day of small things”? Catherine Morgan considers the significance of small people, small places, and small beginnings. “A key part of Christian formation is cultivating an appreciation for the spiritual treasure house of small things, learning to see behind appearances and look, as Jesus did, a little deeper.”

Raising Up Shepherd Leaders: Interview with Mark Hallock

Raising Up Shepherd Leaders: Interview with Mark Hallock

At the heart of being a shepherd leader is the word, “shepherd,” which is all about personal, loving, caring, authentic, real relationship. You could be a teacher and not have relationship; you cannot be a shepherd teacher and not have relationship.