Reflection Roundup

This initiative seeks to curate and dispense more broadly news items, books, blog posts, notable opinion pieces, and more that address the work of ministers and other church leaders. Listening widely expands our capacity to listen well to God and to our ministry contexts.

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The Fullest Possible Joy
The Fullest Possible Joy

The road to the fullest possible joy is a path of obedience containing opportunities to follow that are contrary to human nature and turns opposite of which people often imagine themselves taking.

The Blood That Lets Us Share Our Name
The Blood That Lets Us Share Our Name

Fear threatens to undermine the mission of God. How are Christians to handle this in practical ways? The Psalmist David, the Avett Brothers, and preacher Phoebe Palmer offer some advice.

Full Participants
Full Participants

One church welcomes children as full participants in Christian fellowship, creating a true intergenerational fabric of faith community which exceeds merely worshipping in the same room.

There Is Something We’re Not Seeing Here…
There Is Something We’re Not Seeing Here…

Throughout the holiday season I’ve been in the learner’s seat for a very practical lesson, but one that has large implications. It’s time I had some classmates.

No Need to “Cook the Books”
No Need to “Cook the Books”

During The Siburt Institute’s recent Summit on the ACU campus, Illinois author and Wheaton College professor Esau McCaulley challenged the audience with a courageous word of hope.

 
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Beth Ann Fisher

Beth Ann Fisher serves the Siburt Institute as a doctoral fellow while pursuing her Doctor of Ministry at Abilene Christian University. She is a local hospital chaplain, loves intertestamental connections, and finds life in liturgy. She is driven to help all people sense the nearness of God and the wellness the Lord’s presence brings. Together with husband of 27 years, Craig, she delights in adventure along with “man-children” Riley and Owen, and they're crossing national parks off their list. University ministry at Highland Church captivates her heart, as do a growing number of dogs. This season of life brings new appreciation for the present moment and the ones she’s with.