This is a moment that calls for local leadership with global vision. We need healthy leaders working for transformation in their communities, for the sake of the world. What you do today in your sphere of influence matters.
Leading change is difficult, big picture work. It requires honesty, vulnerability, and hope. Working together, we can nurture healthy leadership in vibrant communities who are changing the world.
Rev. Heather James, an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), provides leadership and consultation for organizations and congregations in times of change.
As a pastor, she has served several congregations in the Puget Sound region. As a consultant, she has worked with churches and organizations across the globe.
Heather has been a true blessing for our church. She has patiently guided our leaders to boldly embrace our gifts, to realize our potential, and to see this time as a golden opportunity. Our church family is now as strong as ever and so excited for our new beginning.
– Jay K., Elder
Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church
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Advent IV
Love Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ, give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous, and all for your love’s sake. Amen. Book of Common Prayer, page…
Advent III
Joy Our Advent focus for this week is Joy. In the dark early hours of this morning, I spent some time reflecting on the circumstances of life that bring me joy. In the long hours of the day, I was far more aware of needing to choose joy when things felt challenging. As night falls, I’ve settled into…
Advent II
Peace Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;where there is sadness, joy.St. Francis of AssisiTweet I deeply believe that peace can be a gift. It can emerge in the most unusual moments, and fall…
Advent I
Hope Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these?God who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name.Because of God’s great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.Isaiah 40:26Tweet This morning I was asked “What do you hope for this Advent?” I’ve been pondering my answer all…
Inspiration
I have been in and out a bit the past few weeks with opportunities to watch the waves roll in and out on the Northwest coast, and spending (socially distanced) time with family and friends. These moments make me realize how this season holds a unique weight and impact on our lives. Whether it is world concerns, the…
Overgrown
This spring, I have been in my garden like never before. Pruning, pulling, tilling, resting. As I was pulling out some dandelions a few weeks ago, my neighbor called out over the fence and said “You know they’ll grow back again, right?” Oh, I know. I know because this spring, the weeding has been a constant. The weeds…