Travels through Israel-Palestine raise a pressing question: How might Christians be “living stones” in such a complex religious and political place?
Jessica Bratt
Ph.D. candidate, Vanderbilt University
Jessica Bratt is pursuing a Ph.D. in religion, psychology and culture at Vanderbilt University. She is ordained in the Reformed Church in America and previously served as a chaplain at Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. She was formerly on denominational staff as Executive Coordinator in the Office of the General Secretary of the Reformed Church in America.
Jessica Bratt: Beyond civility
I am disheartened by the vitriol in current social and political discourse. But let’s not pretend that civility will fix it.
Jessica Bratt: We're increasingly religiously illiterate. So what?
While we grow more ignorant of our own and our neighbors' faith, Starbucks proclaims, “Take Comfort in Rituals.”
Jessica Bratt: What I learned from the General Secretary
Wes Granberg-Michaelson has shown a rooted identity as a leader of the Reformed Church in America.
Jessica Bratt: No entry for global south Christians
The World Communion of Reformed Churches is trying to catch up with being a truly global church. The US government would have none of it.
Jessica Bratt: The art of the non-anxious presence
“The artist is present” offered museum visitors the rare gift of being fully present with them.
Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants
“The Reflective Leadership Grant gave me space and resources to connect with colleagues from diverse traditions and hear about what God is up to across the church…” — Emily McGinley, City Church San Francisco
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 28, 2024.
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