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Lisa Nichols Hickman

Associate pastor, Myers Park Presbyterian Church

Lisa Nichols Hickman is associate pastor for children and their families at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Previously she served at First Presbyterian Church of Sharon, Pennsylvania, and New Wilmington Presbyterian Church in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Hickman is the author of “Writing in the Margins: Connecting to God on the Pages of Your Bible” and other books and holds a Ph.D. in theology from Duquesne University.

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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