Author
Kalina Carlson
Associate pastor and entrepreneur
Kalina Carlson is the founder of Liel, which offers practical, faith-based grief resources. She was inspired by her own search for resources after her mother’s death.
Carlson also serves as the associate pastor at Three Rivers Wesleyan Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She holds a master of divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and is ordained in the Wesleyan Church.
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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