Ellen Ann Fentress
Writer
Ellen Ann Fentress is a writer, filmmaker and teacher in Jackson, Mississippi. Her essays have been published in The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Oxford American and Bitter Southerner. She heads The Academy Stories online project and produced the documentary film “Eyes on Mississippi” about iconic civil rights journalist Bill Minor. She teaches in the Mississippi University for Women creative writing MFA program. Follow her @ea_fentress
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 28, 2024.
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