Author

Annette John-Hall

Journalist

Annette John-Hall retired in 2021 from WHYY, the NPR member station in Philadelphia, where she hosted and produced “Real Black History,” a podcast about issues affecting Black people in the Philadelphia region, and “The Why,” a podcast about locally trending news stories.

Prior to her time as a broadcast journalist, John-Hall spent over 30 years as a print journalist in Oakland, Denver, San Jose and Philadelphia, where she was an award-winning metro columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She holds a journalism degree from San Francisco State University.

Tim Soerens

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants

“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.

If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”

— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.

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