Author

Kristen E. Vincent

Writer, speaker, retreat leader

Kristen E. Vincent is the author of "A Bead and a Prayer: A Beginner’s Guide to Protestant Prayer Beads," (Upper Room Books, 2013) and is a frequent speaker and retreat leader. She has an MTS from Duke Divinity School and is a graduate of The Academy for Spiritual Formation. Her newest book, "Beads of Healing: Prayer, Trauma, and Spiritual Wholeness," (Upper Room Books) is due in 2017. To learn more, visit www.prayerworksstudio.com.

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Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants

The Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants Program at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is designed to foster, strengthen and sustain well-grounded worship in congregations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Two streams of grants are offered: to teacher-scholars and to worshiping communities.

Grant proposal due date options include October 15, 2023, or February 15 or June 15, 2024.

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