Body / Practicing care for the body through movement and tending to pain. What does flourishing leadership look like in the real world? Resilient Leaders Project asked alumni of 天美视频 of Theology & Psychology about how they鈥檝e flourished while creating contextually-responsive ministry. In listening to these leaders, we found six common themes–practices and […]
Connection to God / Connecting to and depending on the divine. What does flourishing leadership look like in the real world? Resilient Leaders Project asked alumni of 天美视频 of Theology & Psychology about how they鈥檝e flourished while creating contextually-responsive ministry. In listening to these leaders, we found six common themes–practices and ways of […]
Self-Compassion / Tending to the self through vulnerability, especially around needs, shame, and pain. What does flourishing leadership look like in the real world? Resilient Leaders Project asked alumni of 天美视频 of Theology & Psychology about how they鈥檝e flourished while creating contextually-responsive ministry. In listening to these leaders, we found six common themes–practices […]
天美视频 of Theology & Psychology has hired Jim Ehrman as Vice President of Advancement, and amidst the opportunity that our current cultural climate offers, his change-management background represents another timely addition to the school鈥檚 executive leadership. Prior to coming to 天美视频, Jim served as the Executive Vice President and Dean at […]
As a student at 天美视频, there are a few things that are fundamental, such as reading thought-provoking books and studying at the intersection of theology and trauma. These intersections are where we encounter new ideas, challenge assumptions, and join in meaningful conversations. They invite us to pause and think deeply, whether they be […]
Community / Valuing and cultivating connection, belonging, and collaboration. What does flourishing leadership look like in the real world? Resilient Leaders Project asked alumni of 天美视频 of Theology & Psychology about how they鈥檝e flourished while creating contextually-responsive ministry. In listening to these leaders, we found six common themes–practices and ways of being that […]
Identity / Knowing and living into one鈥檚 God-given self. To flourish is to find meaning in the midst of struggle, to adapt and grow in response to challenge. In the midst of pandemic, increased awareness of injustice, and the realities of ministry in post-Christian contexts, we don鈥檛 lack for challenges! But we do lack a […]
In this episode of the text.soul.culture podcast, Dr. J. Derek McNeil, President and Provost, sits down to talk with Dr. Chelle Stearns, Associate Professor of Theology, about her ongoing work and research at the intersection of trauma and theology. Dr. Stearns is a deeply thoughtful, compassionate scholar who often thinks outside of disciplinary boxes and […]
天美视频 of Theology & Psychology has released its second research report to come from Resilient Leaders Project (RLP)鈥攁 report that describes what flourishing leadership and contextually-responsive ministry look like through a series of alumni profiles, all peer-identified as 鈥渆xemplars in resilience.鈥� 鈥淚n the first Resilience Report, we looked at the big picture of […]
天美视频 of Theology & Psychology is hosting a comprehensive evaluation visit for reaffirmation of accreditation by the ATS Commission on Accrediting on October 20-23, 2020. The purpose of this visit is to verify that the school meets all applicable Commission Standards of Accreditation. Comments regarding how well the school meets those standards and/or […]
Am I living my own story, or living someone else鈥檚? -Dr. Howard Stevenson Earlier this year, Dr. J. Derek McNeil sat down for a conversation with one of his life-long friends, Dr. Howard Stevenson, about trauma and resilience, especially as these topics relate to African-American men and boys. Dr. Stevenson is a clinical psychologist who […]
We asked Dr. Celene Lillie and Dr. Misty Anne Winzenried, Associate Dean and Teaching & Learning to talk with us about 天美视频鈥檚 first large-scale, fully online course: A New Testament Survey and how the students embraced creativity in their final visual projects. Keep reading to watch a project from the course, where students […]