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Michael Woolf

Senior minister, Lake Street Church of Evanston

The Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf is an ordained American Baptist Churches USA and Alliance of Baptists pastor currently serving as the senior minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston in Evanston, Illinois. His first book, “Sanctuary and Subjectivity: Thinking Theologically About Whiteness and Sanctuary Movements,” is part of T&T Clark’s Studies in Social Ethics, Ethnography and Theologies series. He is co-founder of Challenging Islamophobia Together Chicagoland with his spouse, the Rev. Dr. Anna Piela.

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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