by The Center for Transforming Engagement | Jul 31, 2025 | Church Leadership, Clergy, Politics
In today’s polarized climate, political alignment has become a prerequisite for relationship, and nowhere is this more devastating than in faith communities. Church leaders can often find themselves navigating conversations that feel like walking through a...
by Beth Alford, MATC | Jul 17, 2025 | Clergy, Mental Health
Is Church Good for Your Mental Health? Part 2 in the Mental Health and Ministry Series I know what you’re thinking. You clicked on this article expecting me to tear apart the church’s abysmal track record on mental health. Sure, there’s plenty to...
by The Center for Transforming Engagement | Jun 30, 2025 | Church Leadership, Clergy, Politics
It used to be said that in polite company, one should avoid talking about religion, politics and money. That seems like such quaint advice, as if we could somehow compartmentalize the very things that shape how we see the world and live our lives. Somehow, we have...
by The Center for Transforming Engagement | Jun 10, 2025 | Church Leadership, Clergy, Leaders
Faith in Action: Responding to Injustice “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8 As a church or ministry leader, you stand at a...
by The Center for Transforming Engagement | Apr 25, 2025 | Clergy, Growth, Leaders, Resilience
This article is an excerpt from an interactive discussion with Organizational Psychologist and Executive Coach Dana Scannell, PhD and Dr. Rose Madrid Swetman, of the Center for Transforming Engagement. Dana and Rose share the challenges they hear as they do consulting...
by The Center for Transforming Engagement | Sep 13, 2024 | Leaders, Clergy, Growth
Pastoring in today’s world is NOT for the faint of heart. Not only do clergy and religious leaders shepherd people’s spiritual lives, they are often expected to be counselors, friends, financial advisors, mentors and more. Read more about pastoral stress and trauma...