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Dan G. Blazer

Dan G. Blazer is former dean of medical education and currently J.P. Gibbons Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. He is a professor of community and family medicine and also serves as adjunct professor in the Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Blazer received his M.D. degree from the University of Tennessee and his MPH and Ph.D degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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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