Vocation

Why read Wendell Berry?

Theologian Norman Wirzba reflects on what he has learned about theology and Creation as a longtime friend and student of Wendell Berry.

By Norman Wirzba Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor, Duke Divinity School

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The Christian Latina Leadership Institute empowers women to lead

A two-year certificate program helps Latinas to fulfill their callings as ministers and in other fields by offering practical and spiritual education.

By Bekah McNeel Journalist and author

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Yeah, I’m vehemently pro-pastor

The pastoral housing crisis reveals the cost of a sacrifice that the church has stopped naming, writes the founder of a Christian housing nonprofit. Her essay is a call to old faithfulness.

By Nicole Marie Bergeron Founder and CEO, Aslan Housing Foundation

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A new documentary focuses on a Civil Rights era journalist and the truth he helped share

Bill Minor’s reporting was important to the movement for civil rights in Mississippi and the nation. His vocation was informed and sustained by his faith, a documentarian writes.

By Ellen Ann Fentress Writer

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How to recognize when a pastor and a congregation are misaligned

When the fit isn’t right, sometimes leaving is the next faithful step, writes a pastor. He offers four tips for finding alignment between pastor and congregation.

By Russell Lackey Pastor, Mission Lutheran Church

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God’s call for us can be ever-changing

Vocation may not be a single, fixed thing. The location and context of ministry can change, writes a teacher and United Methodist lay leader.

By Lindsay Pulido Teacher and writer

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Why storytelling is a spiritual practice

Telling stories isn’t just about consuming them; it begins with reverence and listening, says a professional storyteller.

By Elizabeth Le’anani Coffee Managing director, Lake Institute on Faith and Giving

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Recovering a Spirit-led experience in the Wesleyan tradition

A Methodist pastor reflects on the legacy of John Wesley and on listening for the Spirit when it speaks.

By Justin Coleman Senior pastor, University United Methodist Church

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Listening with our bodies for God’s voice

In a culture that often views decisions made with the head as most reliable, what insights might our bodies provide in the process of discerning God’s will?

By Katie Bracy Communications Specialist, Forum for Congregational Life

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How to lead as a pastor when you’re uncertain of your own future

A Scottish pastor facing possible deportation because of a backlog in visas for religious workers reflects on leading a congregation amid deep personal uncertainty.

By Gary D. Noonan Senior pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood, Missouri

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How a clergy respite helped spiritual leaders weather the storm of Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina in 2024, pastors were on the front lines of the recovery efforts. A retreat offered by the United Methodist Church helped them rest and recover.

Kenneth H. Carter Jr. Kim Ingram

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