Leer en español What does evangelism look like when it’s shaped by linguistic hospitality, cultural affirmation, and shared leadership? For longtime Latino Ministry leader Luisa Bonillas, it looks like ¿Qué es un episcopal?—a Spanish-language formation series designed to equip lay leaders in the Episcopal Church with theological understanding, liturgical knowledge, and a deep sense of … Read More »
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Emissaries of Renewal: A Podcast
Leer en español What does evangelism look like when it’s grounded in vulnerability, justice, and deep listening? For seminarians Christina Cernansky and Denise Dollinger, it means creating Emissaries of Renewal—a podcast that models ethical evangelism as invitation, not imposition. Launched with support from the Episcopal Evangelism Society, Emissaries of Renewal is a 12-episode podcast that … Read More »
Following the Way: dialogue across religious traditions about the four primary spheres of life
Leer en Español With a heart for spiritual seekers—especially young adults who identify as “spiritual but not religious”—the Rev. Richard Nelson created Following The Way, a six-part video and workbook resource designed to foster deeper discipleship, interfaith awareness, and spiritual reflection. Drawing on two decades of ministry and formation work, Nelson’s project explores the Great … Read More »
Immigration and Faith: A Video Curriculum
Leer en Español Recognizing a powerful need for deeper understanding and compassion in the Church’s response to immigrants, Liam Barr created Immigration and Faith: A Video Curriculum, a four-part series designed to equip church communities with tools to approach immigration through the lens of Jesus’ teachings on hospitality, love, and justice. With support from the … Read More »
Population Growth; Concern for Everyone
Leer en Español Early in his ministry, The Rev. Dan Alinafe Mazimbo recognized that in many cultural contexts, especially in rural parts of Malawi, people believe that children are wealth. These children are often used for labor in the fields, and in some countries, children are forced into early marriages so that their families can … Read More »
Promoting Evangelism for LGBTQ Youth in Eldoret Coping with Mental Health Challenges
Leer en Español Jonah Kogo writes, “coming from the Kalenjin community in Kenya, I find myself rooted in a culture that is deeply conservative and reserved, particularly when it comes to matters related to LGBTQ individuals.” He continues by saying that the youth of his community that identify as LGBTQ face discrimination in the church, … Read More »
Queer Theology 101
Leer en Español Identifying a need in his local ministry context, Lachlan Hassman created a new program for people who were curious about faith communities, but stayed away from them for reasons of identity. He partnered with his field education congregation, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Durham, North Carolina to produce an entire series of … Read More »
“following The Way” Spiritual Types Indicator
The Rev. Rich Nelson brought vast experience of ministry with youth and young adults to his study at VTS. As a priest, curriculum writer, and spiritual director he longed for better resources for discipleship and evangelism. So he developed following The Way, an online resource that helps center participants in Jesus’ Way of Love by … Read More »
Catacombs
The Rev. Michael Tigner has launched a new community, Catacombs, in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. The community meets on Wednesday evenings, in space provided by the Church of St. Edward in Whitehall, OH. There is a monthly Eucharist, and other weekly gatherings feature local artists and musicians. Tigner cites flexibility, to adapt to the … Read More »
Cross Roads
The Rev. Marcia Sadberry is developing a bicycle ministry that uses discovery rides to build community between church members and those beyond the church community. She hosted a well-attended pilot ride on Good Friday ‘21, which was repeated as a Stations of the Cross ride on Good Friday ’22. She has a core group of … Read More »