📝 From the Pastor’s Desk

A Little Leaven for the Whole Church

Next Generation Leadership Initiative | February 2026

Dear Holy Covenant,

This past week, I had the opportunity to participate in the Next Generation Leadership Initiative (NGLI)—a gathering of clergy leaders committed to cultivating courageous, justice-centered ministry for a changing world.

Spaces like NGLI remind me that leadership in today’s church is not about maintaining what has been, but about faithfully discerning what God is calling us toward. We reflected on resilience, collaborative leadership, and the sacred responsibility of guiding communities through uncertainty with clarity and compassion.

I carry Holy Covenant with me into these spaces. Your commitment to justice, radical welcome, and thoughtful faith shapes how I show up. I am continually grateful to serve a congregation willing to wrestle with hard questions and to live boldly into Christ’s call to love.

If you would like to read the full reflection from this experience, I invite you to continue on Substack using the link below.