by Rebekah Simon-Peter | May 6, 2021
Women, Leadership, and the B-Word When a male leader is direct or decisive, he’s often known by a C-word: Confident. Competent. Charismatic. He’s prized as a strong, natural leader. Women in leadership, however, are often stuck with a less desirable word....
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Apr 30, 2021
The Most Vital Step Your Church Can Take to Address Racism What is the most vital step your church can take to address racism? It’s an important topic that deserves ongoing conversation. In the words of US President Joe Biden, “We have all seen the knee of...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Apr 26, 2021
The Four Rules of Helping “I’m tired of giving people $40 toward a shut-off notice, or a plastic grocery bag of Spam and crackers, or a one night’s stay in a hotel as our feeble attempt at outreach here,” Rev. Tina Cross told me, her voice rising with conviction. “I...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Apr 19, 2021
Greening Our Faith Going green is all the rage. But what does it really mean? For persons and communities of faith, it’s more than just changing light bulbs, although that’s important. Going green at its core is about recognizing our right relationship...
by Rebekah Simon-Peter | Apr 13, 2021
Three Tips for Church Leaders in Weird and Crazy Times How do you lead well as a church leader in a weird and crazy world? Most church leaders were trained to lead congregations during times of relative stability. You knew you would have to work harder than your...
