Transitional leadership research points to practices of community, contemplation, and action. Specifically the findings recommend peer learning groups, mid council support, and leadership coaching alongside ongoing training.

Research Project Chapter Three Discernment

Research FindingsShari Jackson MonsonAugust 31, 2025Pastors, Transitional ministry, discernment, MethodologyComment

Research Project Chapter Two Theological Foundations

Developing a Biblical Theology of Conversation Partners and other spiritual practices are essential to supporting church leaders who guide change in their communities.

Research Project Chapter One Introduction

Research Findings, Church LeadershipShari Jackson MonsonAugust 18, 2025mainline churches, Presbyterian Church (USA), PC(USA), Transitional ministry, Transitional ministry trainingComment

Who Knew Office Renovation could be so much fun?

Administration, Church Leadership, Fair Trade, HospitalityShari Jackson MonsonAugust 21, 2024DesignComment

HOPE IS A SUPERPOWER

Something I learned recently

It was an ‘aha’ moment for me when I realized that my favorite word can be thought of as a superpower. As pictured here, Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and author of Just Mercy, says this about hope: Injustice prevails where hopelessness persists. Hope is a superpower.