rest Archives

Rest is the ‘soul food’ of self and community care

Posted January 9th, 2023

Dr. Thema Bryant, a clinical psychologist and a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, is quoted as saying: “Rest is revolutionary. Self-care and community care are soul food. Dancing and singing amid everything that pulls you to disconnect from yourself is radical.”

Using our setbacks as steppingstones

Posted August 18th, 2022

The Rev. Dr. Jerry Cannon used his prodigious and engaging hermeneutical skills to cap a NEXT Church National Gathering that has taken a deep look at rest and restoration.

Using our setbacks as steppingstones

Posted May 19th, 2022

The Rev. Dr. Jerry Cannon used his prodigious and engaging hermeneutical skills Wednesday to cap a NEXT Church National Gathering that has taken a deep look at rest and restoration.

One farmer’s take on the Creation narrative

Posted May 18th, 2022

The Rev. Dr. Nathan Stucky serves Princeton Theological Seminary as director of the Farminary Project, a place “where theological education is integrated with small-scale regenerative agriculture to train faith leaders who are conversant in the areas of ecology, sustainability and food justice.”

Rest is resistance

Posted May 17th, 2022

After obtaining a PhD and teaching for a few years, Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes decided to enroll in seminary, where her eyes were opened in an unexpected and unpleasant way.

‘Our model for that is Jesus’

Posted September 23rd, 2021

1001 New Worshiping Communities (NWC) is offering its leaders and pastors an opportunity for rest, renewal and reflection time through a round of Sabbath and sabbatical grants. There are two opportunities available.

Survival checklist

Posted May 27th, 2020

He drives up the Philadelphia Turnpike for his semi-annual appointment with the allergist, and sneezes. Not unusual for this time of year. Should he, a senior, be nervous? He’s not anxiety-prone, but with the advancing virus constantly in the news, how can he not have dying at the back of his mind?

Sabbaticals are a must for healthy pastors and healthy congregations

Posted March 20th, 2020

Presbyterian congregations are learning that extended time off for pastors is not a luxury but a must for healthy and vibrant ministry.

‘Nap ministry’ and God’s plan for the Sabbath

Posted December 20th, 2019

I received a text from a friend instructing me to “bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow or whatever you’d like for resting comfortably on the floor.” I was going to be joining her at a nap ministry event.

PC(USA) evangelism conference explores ‘What is Sabbath?’

Posted October 17th, 2018

During Tuesday morning plenary at the national evangelism conference “Sabbath Rest, Holy Surrender, Full Life,” 135 attendees were encouraged by Ryan McKenzie, director of program ministries at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center, to “silence themselves.”