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Johnathan C. Richardson

Servant senior pastor, Cornerstone United Methodist Church

The Rev. Dr. Johnathan C. Richardson is the servant senior pastor of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. He earned masters degrees in theology and church administration and leadership from Turner Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. He holds a Th.M. and D.Min from Duke Divinity School. He is the author of "Taking Jesus Seriously: Messages for a Deeper Christian Life, Volume 1" and is in the process of preparing more of his work for publication and organizational leadership training and development. His website is www.johnathanrichardson.com

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Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative

A new grant is available to support endeavors that help children come to know and love God and grow in faith.

The Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative aims to support programs that help congregations strengthen worship and prayer practices that respect how children experience God and express their faith, include children with disabilities, draw upon the arts, create opportunities for Bible storytelling, and connect worship to the daily lives of children and families.

Proposals are due by 5 p.m. (ET) on May 6, 2024.

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