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Charlene Brown

Charlene Brown holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School. She has served in an array of ministry contexts, including as national director of Intervarsity Black Campus Ministries, and is an ordained pastor in the Association of Vineyard Churches. She lives in Durham, N.C., where she enjoys engaging issues of race and reconciliation in the church and the community.

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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