
Resurrection Stories Part 4
Almost two years ago I resigned from my full-time church ministry staff position after an internal battle between wanting to stay and knowing with confidence it was time to go.
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52 Workday Prayers Mentoring Guide
We have developed a mentoring guide that can be used to facilitate conversation while reading through 52 Workday Prayers, Part 1 & Part 2. These devotionals teach us how to pray about our work using the psalms as a guide.
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Resurrection Stories Part 3
I have been a widow since 2015 when my dearest, beloved husband of over forty-four years unexpectedly passed after a triple bypass surgery.
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Resurrection Stories Part 2
Following the Commencement Ceremony of my Doctor of Ministry program at Fuller in June 2016, I returned from six years on the mission field in Madrid, Spain to my home in Sydney, Australia with my wife, Sarah, and 3-year-old daughter.
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Resurrection Stories Part 1
I am an art teacher and have taught in the same school for 25 years. The school will be closing its doors in the fall. I did not know where my new placement would be.
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Episode 61: God’s Purposes for Your Work
How do you find purpose in your work? Does your faith give your work purpose? Or does your work give you perspective on your faith? We explore what the Bible has to say about the purpose of your work with guest Tom Lutz.
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Webinar – Third Third and the Church: Expansive Vision and Practical Tools
The Bible promises that those who are righteous will flourish. “They will bear fruit even when old and gray; they will remain lush and fresh” (Psalm 92:14, CEB). People in the third third of life have the potential to live fully, fruitfully, and faithfully.
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Unleashing the Potential of the Third Third in Your Church: A Workshop
Unleashing the Potential of the Third Third in Your Church will equip pastors to help their older adults flourish in life and ministry. This workshop will led by the Rev. Dr. Mark D. Roberts, founder of the De Pree Center’s Flourishing in the Third Third of Life Initiative.
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Identity, Investing, and Race: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Brooks
Watch Dr. Chris Brooks’ conversation with the De Pree Center’s Executive Director Michaela O’Donnell.
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Webinar: Leadership and the Challenges Facing our Neighbors Today and Tomorrow
Hosted on May 10th at 11:00 AM (PT) This is a recording of the webinar hosted by the Church Leadership Institute on May 10th…
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Episode 60: Experience God’s Presence When Working from Home
Guests Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker discuss spiritual practices that can help you connect with God when working from home.
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Michaela O’Donnell on the Sound of the Genuine Podcast
Michaela O’Donnell joined Patrick B. Reyes of the Forum for Theological Education on his Sound of the Genuine podcast. Michaela spoke with Patrick about the role of context and constraints in helping her integrate her faith into her life, work, and leadership.
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Webinar: Creating Wellness in the Third Third of Life
Hosted on April 5th, 2023 at 10:00 am (PST) This webinar was sponsored by the Max De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Theological…
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Meryl Herr on the Viral Jesus Podcast
Meryl Herr joined Heather Thompson Day, host of the Viral Jesus podcast, for the show’s Hashtag Blessed segment to talk about our mentoring research.
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Episode 59: Staying Composed Under Pressure
How do you lead with faith in a world that is uncertain?
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