Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary

Trauma-Informed Leadership with Dr. Lallene Rector

By Allie Lundblad

“We sold out and then added more seats. And then sold out again,” says rev. dr. abby mohaupt in reference to the Garrett Collective’s first course last winter. “There is ...

Dr. Arelis Benítez reflects on work the church must do

“I wish there was a magic wand that could instantly fix religious trauma, but my reality has been about learning to navigate the tension, and expanding my own thresholds and consciousness to integrate different identities.” Dr. Arelis Benítez is Garrett Seminary’s Assistant Professor of Pastora...

A queer clergy retreat offers space for joy, prayer, and community

By Rev. Benjamin Perry

Queer clergy are tired. Obviously, that’s a blanket statement and there will be exceptions, but it’s true for nearly every LGBTQIA+ clergyperson I know as well as for my own weary bones. While some of this stems from the widespread...

Dr. Nancy Bedford and Dr. Débora Junker describe experiences living under South American dictatorships, and how we can respond to the present political moment.

“When the coup happened, I remember people out on the street celebrating, hanging flags from their windows; it was a festive atmosphere. So here was a deep lesson to be learned: A...