Listening for Hope in a Changing Church: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls
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Listening for Hope in a Changing Church: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls

In the latest episode of the Ministry Forum Podcast, Rev. John Borthwick sits down with Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls, Moderator of the 149th General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, to explore that very question.

Drawing from her decades of experience as a professor, minister, and theological leader, Pat reflects on the deep joys and challenges of this season in church life and invites us to think critically and faithfully about the moment we are in

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Strengthening Lay Leaders in Seasons of Decline and Transition
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Strengthening Lay Leaders in Seasons of Decline and Transition

When a congregation is in a season of decline, or interim leadership - it can feel overwhelming. Where should we start? What should we focus on? Is there any hope to turn things around?  These are big questions and we don’t promise to answer them in a single post, but the following might help shed a little light into a season of ministry that feels darker than usual…

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