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.
Announcements
Book Recommendation and Event – “The Starter’s Way”
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.
Coaching for Spirit-Led Leadership with Faith+Lead
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.
God Pause for October 23: Luke 18
In this devotion, Cheryl Rondeau-Bassett ’15 M.Div., asks God to remove our self-serving need for approval of this world. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for October 22: 2 Timothy 4
In this devotion, Cheryl Rondeau-Bassett ’15 M.Div., says that “finishing the race” is less about completing a list of activities and more about faithfully living out the purpose God has given us until we are called home. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for October 21: Psalm 84
In this devotion, Cheryl Rondeau-Bassett ’15 M.Div., notes how meaningful it can be to dwell in the house of the Lord regularly and form habits around such rituals. Read today’s God Pause.