Author

Charles Honey

Journalist

Charles Honey is a journalist and freelance writer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he worked for nearly 30 years for The Grand Rapids Press. He was editor of the paper’s award-winning religion section from 1994 to 2009, and continued writing his weekly column on faith and values until 2014. He is currently a staff writer and editor for School News Network, an online news site covering public schools in Kent County, Michigan. He has written for Christianity Today and Religion News Service, and maintains a blog on everyday spiritual life, soulmailing.com.

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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