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Lauren Jones Mayfield

Associate pastor, Highland Baptist Church

Lauren Jones Mayfield serves as the associate pastor for care and justice at Highland Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and is ordained in the United Church of Christ. She recently completed her doctor of ministry degree at the Pacific School of Religion with an emphasis on Highland’s reparations ministry research. Follow her on Instagram @laurenjonesmayfield.

Emily McGinley

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 2, 2025.

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