Author

Jacob Paul Breeze

Pastor

The Rev. Jacob Paul Breeze is the pastor of new worship community development at Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston and is starting a new congregation in East Downtown Houston. He has a B.A. from Lincoln Christian University and an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School. He served previously as pastor of Shady Grove UMC in Providence, North Carolina.

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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