Author

Candace Simpson

Minister and religious educator

Minister Candace Simpson is a religious educator serving at the Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, NY. She is a graduate of Trinity College and Union Theological Seminary. She also is the voice of the Fish Sandwich Heaven Podcast and lead designer for the Fish Sandwich Heaven website. In the fall of 2022, she will begin PhD studies at Garrett Seminary. It is Candace’s philosophy that heaven is a revolution that must begin here on Earth.

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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