Vestry Reflections: Cultivating Spiritual Growth in Church Leaders - Paperback
Vestry Reflections: Cultivating Spiritual Growth in Church Leaders - Paperback
Description
by Marc D. Smith (Author)
A practical, uplifting guide designed to help congregational leadership navigate current issues and inspire deeper thought and contemplation.
In this powerful collection of reflections, the Rev. Dr. Marc Smith offers thoughtful insights and practical guidance for vestries and other church leadership bodies. Addressing key issues like evangelism, social justice, stewardship, and parish life, each chapter includes opening and closing prayers, reflective essays, quotes, and discussion questions designed to equip church leaders to approach their work with wisdom, grace, and a deeper sense of purpose.Author Biography
Marc D. Smith, Ph.D. is the retired Chaplain to the Vestry at St. John's Episcopal Church in Boulder, Colorado, where he previously was on its staff as Priest-in-Residence. Earlier, he served two parishes in St. Louis, Missouri, following a 35-year career in health care academic and executive leadership. He lives in Longmont, Colorado.
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