On our first “Networking & Support Hours” Zoom call in January, several faith leaders on the call spoke about their exhaustion after 11 months of dealing with COVID-19 and the many demands of leading and living in a virtual world.
As we celebrate a Christmas that feels like no other before it, we offer these prayers for our fellow leaders of faith. May you find for yourself the hope, peace, joy and love that you so generously give to others. …
At Launchpad, we have five core values that reflect who we are and who we want to partner with in the world: love, belonging, inclusion, collaboration, and heritage. All of these values reflect the Launchpad story and our ongoing awakening …
I recently read a quote on Instagram by an unknown author: “Love cannot be measured by how long you wait, but how well you understand why you are waiting.” When we are in crisis, it’s often the uncertainty of what …
As progressive faith leaders, many of us know how difficult and rare it is to find a community that shares your values and beliefs in a worshipping culture that resonates with you. While Launchpad is working to make more churches …
In our weekly support call for faith leaders yesterday, one leader talked about the ritual he and his co-pastor are personally observing this Holy Week. They’ve asked their community to send them letters of lament, a space for them to …
…“The W/ Collective Spring Retreat for me was an OASIS. It provided a place of rest, connection, and revival in the Desert Spaces. I often refer to my deconstruction and reconstruction process as Desert Spirituality. I’ve felt alone, afraid, and
Written on December 4, 2019…
Tomorrow is about my son, but today is about motherhood, leadership, and Advent. On this day, three years ago, I was in labor for 26 hours. For the past five years, I’ve been resonating with …