Author

Virginia O. (Ginger) Bassford

District superintendent, UMC

The Rev. Dr. Virginia O. (Ginger) Bassford serves as district superintendent of the North District, Central Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. She is author of articles and short stories as well as a book "Lord, I Love the Church and We Need Help!" She is a graduate of St. Edward's University in Austin (BLS), Perkins School of Theology at SMU in Dallas (M.Div), Texas Woman's University in Denton (PhD), and leadership programs at Harvard Kennedy School of Executive Education.

 

Reflective Leadership Grant

Applications Open for the 2023 Reflective Leadership Grant

This grant program is for leaders who are ready to design the next chapter in their ministry. We welcome applicants who serve in a range of leadership roles, from project director to senior administrator, and who are working in a variety of organizations, including denominations, seminaries, church-related colleges, consultancies, congregations, Christian nonprofits, Christian social enterprises and others.

The application deadline is May 15, 2023.

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