Author

Ruth Clark

Writer

Ruth Clark is a writer and blogger specializing in vintage recipes and cooking techniques. She owns a large collection of vintage cookbooks, which she uses as material for her blog, The Mid-Century Menu. She also blogs for No Pattern Required, a blog about mid-century Americana. She lives in Midland, Mich., with her husband, Tom.

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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