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Janel Kragt Bakker

Janel Kragt Bakker is associate director of the Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research in the Saint John's University community of Collegeville, Minn. She earned a doctorate in religion and culture at the Catholic University of America. Bakker is the author of "Sister Churches: American Congregations and Their Partners Abroad."

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The Art & Science of Vocational Discernment Course from FTE

This five-week course from The Forum For Theological Exploration is designed for ministry leaders who accompany young adults in exploring meaning and purpose. With this course, you will learn a framework that is adaptable, simple and deep to accompany young adults in hearing God's voice in how they can contribute to the world in powerful, meaningful ways. Enroll by April 12, 2026.

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