My name is Joshua Brockway, and I serve as the director for spiritual formation for the Church of the Brethren. We're a denomination rooted in the radical reformation and fit somewhere between Anabaptists (Mennonites) and Pietists (Quakers or the Covenant Church). We are often called one of the [...]Read More
From Spiritual Bypassing To Entering Into Each Other’s Pain
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The Life and Legacy of Mama Moses: Saying Her Name and Seeing Ourselves
by Dr. Vatreisha NyembaHer plight is oursThe waters from the rivers and the streams must have been cold beyond description. Her journey is ours. She led over 70 human lives (men, women, and children) made in the image of God, through swamps full of mud, blood-sucking slugs, horrid smells, and Lord [...]Read More
The Minority Experience: Navigating Emotional & Organizational Realities
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Embodying the Truth of God’s Loving Care
by Sylvia KamandeOver the last few months, I have been asking the Lord what care looks like, particularly his care for us. In a couple of months, I will be going on sabbatical for 3 months, something I have never done before in my 13 years in ministry. Intentionally taking time away to rest, with no [...]Read More
Black practitioners to learn from in 2023
We might be closing out Black History Month, but we want to celebrate #BlackVoices – today and everyday. Below, you will find the best selling resources in our store by Black practitioners. Take some time to learn from them this year. Thanks to all our Black #ccdapractitioners who pioneer [...]Read More
Our Souls Restored: Walking and Imaginative Prayer
by Rev. Michaele LaVigneThis is part 2 of a 2-part series. Find part 1 here.As we begin a new year, it’s a good time to consider how we are giving our Good Shepherd time and space to restore our souls. There are many ways that we can offer ourselves to our shepherd’s care, but I recommend these four [...]Read More
Developing A Healthy Organizational Culture
Developing A Healthy Organizational Culture lead by Emanuel Padilla [...]Read More