Author

Celeste Kennel-Shank

Journalist

Celeste Kennel-Shank is an award-winning journalist and ordained Mennonite minister living in Chicago. She is pastor of an emerging community of faith called Moveable Feast and is the author of the book “What You Sow Is a Bare Seed: A Countercultural Christian Community During Five Decades of Change.” 

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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