by Rose Madrid Swetman, DMin | Dec 2, 2025 | Advent, Blog, Growth, Justice
“A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices…” — O Holy Night Every year, the familiar sounds of O Holy Night echo back into our churches, our living rooms, our kitchens. And each year, that line, “the weary world rejoices,” resonates with me. It feels especially true...
by Beth Alford, MA in Theology & Culture | Nov 26, 2025 | Advent, Blog, Growth, Justice
The first Sunday of Advent traditionally focuses on hope. We light candles in the darkness, wait expectantly, and trust that God will make all things right.. Yet, I confess to feeling uneasy when I think back to all those years lighting the hope candle within the...
by Rose Madrid Swetman, DMin | Aug 15, 2025 | Crisis, Growth, Politics
In a time when division characterizes the American landscape, the question “What does it mean to follow Jesus?” becomes more urgent and challenging than ever. Jesus’s teachings have always been countercultural, but in today’s climate of polarization, echo...
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 | Jan 31, 2025 | Leaders, Growth, Teams
Time Management for Leaders: Our Top 5 Tips As a leader, you have a lot of responsibilities resting on your shoulders. You’re overseeing your team members, making important decisions, and making sure your organization runs smoothly. And you feel responsible for not...
by J. Derek McNeil, PhD, MDiv | Nov 20, 2024 | Leaders, Growth
Crucible Moments There are times in our leadership when things can feel unbearably heavy or overwhelming—your body tenses, stress hormones flood your system, your mind races, and you feel pulled in all directions. For some, this distress sparks a compulsion to...