Pastoral Imagination

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

[Pastoral Imagination @LPI_Project]

We're thrilled that "Colloquy Online" (Assoc. of Theological Schools in US & Canada) is featuring LPI findings! https://t.co/kZHVYGYDBQ

[Pastoral Imagination @LPI_Project]

Did you have a digital gathering for your ordination since 2020? Tell @ecampbellreed about it...

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

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?

[Three Minute Ministry Mentor @3MinuteMin]

Still need a gift for your fav seminary grad?
Pastoral Imagination: Bringing the Practice of Ministry to Life by @ecampbellreed
Learn more here: https://t.co/xC1Txgigj4
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[Pastoral Imagination @LPI_Project]

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.

[Lewis Center at WTS @LewisLeadership]

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. https://t.co/Q4K4KrCpfD

[Three Minute Ministry Mentor @3MinuteMin]

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

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

@3MinuteMin @anp22fab @ChrisScharen @CandiceBenbow @PBS @CatherineMcNiel

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

@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

[Pastoral Imagination @LPI_Project]

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.
https://t.co/HxVwqy1Cdv
@ecampbellreed @ChrisScharen @PastorTim33

[Three Minute Ministry Mentor @3MinuteMin]

"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

[Three Minute Ministry Mentor @3MinuteMin]

Imperfect. And complete. Rev. Dr. @anp22fab reminds us how giving ourselves permission is important.

https://t.co/5ocFqoRfU1

#clergylife #clergyhealth #pastoralimagination #permissiontobe

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

@tracesoffaith @LPI_Project Here's a good place to dig in a little (open access) on wisdom (prudence) in the practice of ministry. 😃
https://t.co/lWcBdoTD0C

[Three Minute Ministry Mentor @3MinuteMin]

"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

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

Nice company to be in!
@dianabutlerbass @nhannahjones @MargaretRenkl @breyeschow
https://t.co/gmzFKsz67y
#Books @presoutlook
#pastoralimagination @LPI_Project @3MinuteMin

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

@EastenLaw @LPI_Project 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:
https://t.co/dHXqRlfkqb

[Three Minute Ministry Mentor @3MinuteMin]

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.

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

Deep Peace to you, Friends.

https://t.co/VQ8ROQUCUL

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

God have mercy.

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

@theostoria @LPI_Project 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 😄
https://t.co/34wklZoFtr

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

@theostoria 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.)

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

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!

[Pastoral Imagination @LPI_Project]

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

[Eileen Campbell-Reed #BlackLivesMatter @ecampbellreed]

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