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The Learning Pastoral Imagination Project: national, ecumenical & longitudinal study of ministry & theological education from the perspective of learners.

St. Paul, MN, USA
Joined May 2010
We're thrilled that "Colloquy Online" (Assoc. of Theological Schools in US & Canada) is featuring LPI findings! ats.edu/uploads/resources/pu…
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Did you have a digital gathering for your ordination since 2020? Tell @ecampbellreed about it...
If you participated in an online #ordination for ministry in the past 2+ years (your own or another’s)… * What were its particular gifts? * What were any losses or downsides related to the format?
Still need a gift for your fav seminary grad? Pastoral Imagination: Bringing the Practice of Ministry to Life by @ecampbellreed Learn more here: 3mmm.us/book @Fortresspress: 3mmm.us/FortressPI Indie Books: 3mmm.us/IndiePI Amazon: 3mmm.us/AmazonPI
Enjoy this interview about the Learning Pastoral Imagination Project and our co-director Eileen Campbell-Reed’s 2021 book from @Fortresspress Follow @ecampbellreed & @3MinuteMin for more weekly episodes that highlight findings of the LPI Project.
Rev. Jessica Anschutz interviews Eileen Campbell-Reed about how clergy can cultivate and nurture pastoral imagination to address conflict, experience joy, and develop a deep, wise knowing. ow.ly/CCGP50FSZdg
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Here is a question Rev. Dr. Angela Parker asks when she preaches to white congregations. How do YOU come alongside Black and Brown bodies who are part of the body of Christ? How do YOU walk in community? @anp22fab #Pastoralimagination #BeyondAllies
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Replying to @3MinuteMin
We shared books to celebrate Black History Month from @anp22fab @ChrisScharen @CandiceBenbow! #PermissionToRead And reminded folks to watch #TheBlackChurch on @PBS by 2/28. Also gave away #FearingBravely by @CatherineMcNiel + a #Pastoralimagination Journal + 5 #PermissionCards
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So… what is pastoral imagination? Why does it matter for ministers and other religious leaders? Recently some scholar-practioners gathered at @UnionSeminary (zoom) to talk about it. Now the video is available. pastoralimagination.com/past… @ecampbellreed @ChrisScharen @PastorTim33
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"A pastor, chaplain or other spiritual leader looking to jump-start 2022 with a weekly time of growth might enjoy this practical guide." Thanks for the shoutout @presoutlook!! #Pastoralimagination
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Imperfect. And complete. Rev. Dr. @anp22fab reminds us how giving ourselves permission is important. eileencampbellreed.org/2022/… #clergylife #clergyhealth #pastoralimagination #permissiontobe
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Here's a good place to dig in a little (open access) on wisdom (prudence) in the practice of ministry. 😃 journals.sfu.ca/rpfs/index.p…
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"I have learned that even in my imperfection, I am still complete because of the love that I have for my husband, for my children, for my grandchildren, for my parents, for my brothers and nieces, and even for my students." ~Rev. Dr. Angela Parker @anp22fab, @McAfeeTheology
interestingly we worked closely w/nursing scholar Patricia Benner as an advisor to @LPI_Project. She writes about nurses having a "clinical imagination" which is a parallel to #Pastoralimagination. Both are phronesis / practical wisdom. Her 2010 book: amazon.com/Educating-Nurses-…
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What are you missing at this moment, friends? The mundane (that lunch date you planned) or the more profound... lives cut short, gender & race equity, interventions for climate change, fair laws for lgbitqua+ folx, reproductive justice. We will hold the missing pieces with you.
God have mercy.
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practice of ministry.... 5) benefits from seminary, but MORE practice should come into classrooms 6) can be framed by profs and mentors so new minsters are not shocked 7) needs mentors & feedback to grow much more here 😄 amazon.com/Pastoral-Imaginat…
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THE GAP is why I wrote #Pastoralimagination! @LPI_Project = 12 yrs of research The practice of ministry: 1) is embodied, relational, emotional & spiritual 2) is actually learned in practice over time 3) integrates knowledge, skill & character; seminary needs to do better (cont.)
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Having just interviewed 60+ clergy and lay leaders in the last two months, I can say YES again. Pastoral imagination is alive and well in pastors, chaplains, ministers, and lay leaders all over the US in a wide range of ministry settings. What a joy to have a front-row seat!
What is pastoral imagination? How can it be nurtured by clergy & laity? @ecampbellreed shares how clergy can cultivate & nurture pastoral imagination in order to address conflict, experience joy, & develop a deep, wise knowing. Listen now/read transcript. ow.ly/Ji0M50FEVyK
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Want to learn more about our longitudinal study of ministry and the concept at the heart of it? #pastoralimagination Join co-directors @ecampbellreed & @ChrisScharen at @UnionSeminary in two weeks! #online #registrationcomingsoon
SAVE THE DATE "Pastoral Imagination: Cultivating Leadership and Shaping Theological Education" This online event will be on Thursday, 11-18 at 7 PM EST as a part of @Unionseminary at Home. Registration link coming soon! #pastoralimagination #ministry #theologicaleducation
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