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Peter A. Pettit
Teaching pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church
Peter A. Pettit is teaching pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. Formerly director of the Institute for Jewish-Christian Understanding at Muhlenberg College, he has lived and studied in Jerusalem, where his deepest affiliations include the Shalom Hartman Institute and Redeemer Lutheran Church. He is a member of the ELCA Consultative Panel on Lutheran-Jewish Relations and serves on the leadership team of Pathways for Middle East Peace.
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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