Author

Joy Skjegstad

Consultant, speaker, author

Joy Skjegstad, author of "Winning Grants to Strengthen Your Ministry" and “Starting a Nonprofit at Your Church,” is a national speaker and consultant on nonprofit management and ministry development. She has been the executive director of two church-based nonprofits and has held a variety of other leadership positions with nonprofits in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

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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