Andrew M. Yates, EdD. Historic Christian perspectives to increase resilience among Christian higher education administrators....
Rev. Paul Bramer, PhD and The Ven. Pilar Gateman, DMin: The experience of writing a spiritual autobiography as part of Doctor of Ministry program is described, based on a survey and selected interviews....
William B. Valmyr, PhD, DMin: Doctor of Ministry (DMin) programs are at a crossroads, navigating a rapidly transforming landscape shaped by digital innovation, globalization, sustainability, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data....
Jason A. Miller, PhD: When it comes to pastoral leaders, Christian culture has often expected them to be beneath pride and above shame, serving as the anchor of spiritual well-being for the congregant; without giving much consideration to the pastor’s own self-perceptions and experiences of...
D. Scott Barfoot, PhD: Prioritize rhythms for intentional soul-care that foster spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being....
Jason Ballard, PhD Student: In Leading at a Higher Level, by Ken Blanchard, the author defines the process of leading at a higher level as “the process of achieving worthwhile results while acting with respect, care, and fairness for the well-being of all involved” (xxiv)....
Garrett Ho, DMin: Concern for the health of ministry leaders is shared among Doctor of Ministry educators for good reason. These ministry leaders face challenges that range from long hours and unreasonable expectations to financial stressors....
Tod Bolsinger, PhD: Transformative change does not occur through power and control, but through relational connection, empathy, and the trust that comes through attunement....
"His kind gentle spirit was there to encourage, mentor, and guide...
In Memory of David A. Thommen...