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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.
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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