Archives for October 24, 2025

In this devotion, Cheryl Rondeau-Bassett ’15 M.Div., reminds us that we do not receive what we deserve but rather God is merciful to us in spite of what we do. Read today’s God Pause.

Join Dwight Zscheile, professor of congregational mission and leadership, and co-editor Edward Olsworth-Peter on Friday, October 24, 1-4 p.m. in Olson Campus Center for a symposium to discuss their new book, “The Starter’s Way: Leading New Contextual Christian Communities.” Learn more about approaches to church planting and how starting new contextual communities is a holistic way of life as practitioners, regional church leaders, and scholars from around the world—including J. R. Woodward, Stephanie Williams O’Brien, and Michael Binder—reflect on the book and offer insights from their own hard-won wisdom.

Help others discern where God is calling them . . . Ever find yourself surrounded by faithful people with so much potential—but unsure how to help them step into their callings? Maybe you’re constantly problem-solving, making decisions, and putting out fires while deep down, you’re craving a more collaborative way of leading. What if you could shift from being the answer-giver to being a Spirit-led guide? Coaching for Spirit-Led Leadership is a Faith+Lead live learning course that equips you with the foundational skills of faith-rooted coaching. Sessions start on January 26, 2026. Learn more and enroll.