July 3, 2025

Smart but Foolish? Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Theological Education

by Chelsea Hurlburt Take a look at the image above. How do you feel? What emotions are you feeling right now as you read this? How many of these emotions have you experienced just today? It doesn’t matter if you consider yourself highly emotional or the exact opposite, we all […]
November 7, 2024

Facing the Unknown: Faith-Based Tools for Navigating Displacement

by Chelsea Hurlburt I stood looking around my apartment, debating what to grab before I rushed out the door. What was most important? How long would I be gone? What would happen to my home in the meantime? The thoughts that swirled through my mind at that moment are sadly […]
March 28, 2024

The Power of Liturgy: Journeying Toward A Deeper Understanding of Easter Celebration

By Chelsea Hurlburt I grew up in a church where “liturgy” was a bad word. “Liturgy” meant dead ritual, and for those from my non-denominational church tradition, liturgical practice implied faithless, routinized worship. Yet over the years as a Christian, I’ve grown to appreciate liturgy as a platform on which […]