Candler Doctor of Ministry Projects
Innovations in Ministry
Introduction Grace Episcopal Church, West Palm Beach can be clearly defined as a multicultural parish. I remember struggling after the pandemic with getting folks of all races to work across Continue Reading
Norman First American UMC and McFarlin Memorial UMC The relationship between Native American peoples and tribes and non-Native churches has been complex and, at times, fraught with intentional and unintentional Continue Reading
IS THERE HOPE FOR MY SMALL CHURCH? By the Reverend Terry L. Tilton, B.S., MDiv In a landscape where small churches in the United States struggle for survival, this Continue Reading
Reclaiming Leadership: Empowering African American Women in Ministry Posted on March 7, 2025, Continue Reading
Introduction: A Congregation with a Dream The Episcopal Church, like many mainline denominations, has faced declining attendance and aging congregations. As an ordained priest serving a congregation in southwest Florida, Continue Reading
Spirituality in Secular Spaces: The Challenge As religiosity shifts in our contemporary culture, the Church must shift its perspective to ensure that an orthodox but adaptive future is possible. We Continue Reading
Introduction: Jurgen Moltmann’s assertion, “True hope is lived in the giving of oneself to the future of the hopeless…. Faith is manifested in love for those in need,”[1] resonates deeply Continue Reading
Nestled in the heart of the Silverleaf community of Durham, North Carolina, Abundant Praise Baptist Church stands as a testament to resilience and adaptability in the face of societal and Continue Reading
Introduction Imagine a church where people spend less time arguing and more time listening to the stories behind the arguments. I set out to offer my denomination, The United Methodist Continue Reading
What are the qualities of an effective leader in pastoral ministry? For some, homiletical skill, education, faithfulness, service, integrity, and the non-negotiable element of God’s call are more than enough. Continue Reading