Connections Blog

May 24, 2022

A Sense of Wonder

Winters where I live, along the rugged coast of Maine, are a test of character. The snows make their first appearance in November and remain a regular if occasional presence through May. When the first real blizzard co...

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...

Along the Journey

May 24, 2022

Unwinding Tornados: Three Conflict Transformations

Dr. G. & Friends

May 24, 2022

Deep thinking, powerful ideas

Quick quiz: What philosopher said, “To think is easy, to act is difficult. To...