by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Oct 28, 2020
This election season is a very emotional time. The tension, the polarization, the worry, the uncertainty—all of it adds up to stress. So what is your role and your responsibility as a church leader? Is it to get out the vote? Push for justice? Lead the resistance?...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Oct 14, 2020
U.S. law is deeply embedded with systemic racism. It is also deeply embedded in the history of faith communities. That’s why, since the murder of George Floyd, I have been hosting “The Uncomfortable Conversation Series.” In these hour-long...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Sep 21, 2019
Last year, I had the opportunity to hear Ed Wingfield, one-time Executive Director of the former Denver Urban League speak on leadership. “Using our current models of leadership, if we’re not careful, a few heroes will rise economically in our community. But no one...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Dec 16, 2016
I’m not much for reality TV. But many a Monday night I can be found in front of the TV watching aspiring vocalists sing their way into the hearts of America. Yup, I am hooked on The Voice. The live finals were last week. Like millions of other Americans, I...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Jan 8, 2014
As promised, here is the first of my top 5 or 6 tips for people of faith who are resolved to evolve this year! Here’s tip #1: Get Authentic. When I pastored churches, I knew most of the people in the congregations I served–quite a few pretty well. We...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Sep 30, 2013
What kind of ministries does your church engage in? Are they inner focused or outer focused? Are they comfort-oriented or challenge-oriented? In order to survive and thrive, churches need a balance of ministries that both support the church itself (inner focused)...
