A Thriving Church

The vision of this project is to equip teams of compassionate listeners who are steeped in Benedictine spirituality.

The Rev. Angela Ford Nelson is an ordained elder in the UMC, a spiritual director, and a supervisor with the Graduate Certificate in...

Sr. Mary Catherine Holicky is a Benedictine spiritual director and supervisor. She offers a joyful sense of how to steadily, patiently grow.

Learn about a training program that prepares compassionate listeners for many unique ministry settings.

Anne Kertz Kernion, author of Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul is hosting a series of events.

Imagine trying one simple practice daily for 40 days. How might your mind, heart, and soul be different?

Benedict's notion of praying with Scripture leaned on the monastic language of "ruminating" with the Word of God.

Fr. Luke Dysinger OSB explores the ancient art of lectio divina and offers guidelines for various forms.

Join writers Kristi Anderson and Vic Klimoski for a 2024 New Year online writing consortium including group sessions and writing coaching.

Dr. Barbara Sutton reflects on the importance of pausing and reflecting to sustain well-being as a leader.

Bishop Neary has begun Pastoral Visits with all 29 ACCs in the Diocese of St. Cloud. These reflections follow the first meeting with three.

What does a thriving mission look like? In part, listening synodally. Watch the video!

Spiritual practices help us attend to and cultivate the intersections between faith and life. Benedictine wisdom helps guide the way. More..

In the fall of 2023, Bridge Builders for a Thriving Mission sponsored events for both the SJU and CSB campus ministries.