Living as Contemplative Leaders in Action: Naming the Real

I wrote for the Into the Deep blog series Living as Contemplative Leaders in Action.   A pivotal conversation ignited my passion for reaching young adults in faith communities, reaffirming that prayer and discernment are essential tools for leaders of all ages to deepen their connection with God and be sent forth in service.

There are certain conversations with people that stay with you for years after they occur. There is a conversation I remember having in July 2014 with an older ministry colleague that remains with me and serves as continued fuel for my “yes” to my call.

The conversation happened at a ministry meeting focused on how to reach and include young adults in our faith communities. The gathering discerning this question held people of all ages and for the first part of the meeting we began with naming the real of what we were noticing. As a young adult participant in this meeting, this topic was near and dear to my heart. In me was a passion to speak up and share not only the longings of my heart, but also to be an advocate for my peers.  Read more of  Living as Contemplative Leaders in Action:  Naming the Real.