Yesterday’s Ripples – Today’s Practices

A six-part series on racial and justice issues presented by Rev. Eva Melton and Rev. Joseph Scrivner on topics ranging from worship and justice, environmental racism, redlining, and more. Clergy and/or congregations may use these presentations for training, group studies, sermon topics, etc.

Presentation 1: Climate of Race in America

Presentation 2: Housing Discrimination

Presentation 3: Worship Injustice

Presentation 4: Dominate Narrative and Mass Incarceration

Presentation 5: Environmental Justice/Racism

Presentation 6: Politics and Race

The Challenge of Polarization - Seeking Healthier Families, Congregations and Communities

On March 10, 2020, Dr. Ronald Richardson led a seminar at Samford University for professional counselors, clergy, pastoral counselors, lay leaders and chaplains exploring the application of Bowen Family Systems Theory in dealing with divisive issues in the home, church and community.  

Part 1: Morning Session

Part 2: Afternoon Session 1

Part 3: Afternoon Session 2

Thinking in Systems: Understanding the Weirdness Around Us

 A longtime student of family systems theory and an ordained minister, Bart Grooms has led numbers workshops on systems thinking and its application to congregational leadership and pastoral ministry.  Drawing from the work of Dr. Murray Bowen, this three-part audio series provides insights to help better understand our emotional and behavioral responses in times of anxiety.

Part 1: Understanding the Weirdness Part 1, Handout: Basic Ideas of an Emotional System

Part 2: Understanding the Weirdness Part 2, Handout: Three Parts of the Brain

Part 3: Understanding the Weirdness Part 3, Handouts: Boundaries and Anxiety in Families