rev. elizabeth brookens-sturman

Mastering the art of the pivot

For pastors and congregations, the quick and constant changes brought about by a world in upheaval have meant learning how to pivot — and embrace new plans.

Beltway-area church receives ‘best of’ award

The founding pastor of  Brambleton Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Elizabeth Brookens-Sturman, remembers what it was like to establish a new Christian church presence in the area just beyond the Capital Beltway. That’s why she isn’t taking lightly Brambleton’s honor of being named the “best of” churches in Ashburn, Virginia, announced in a recent issue of a local magazine.