Consultants at Credence are thought leaders in the field of congregational health.
Our team of consultants regularly engages in writing, speaking, and discussing their experiences working with leaders. The below resources are designed to answer the questions of the leaders we work with to enhance the health, strength, and vitality of congregations and their leaders.
September 2023: Rethinking the EDI Conversation
Over the years, this newsletter has included numerous articles on the topic of equity,...
June 2023: How & Why Credence Does Organizational Health Assessments
I wonder how many of you enjoy puzzles. As a child I recall reaching an age where I...
May 2023: In Praise of Random Conversation
I am sitting in the Ottawa train station as I write this, waiting for my train to take...
March 2023: Looking Back: How 30 Years as a Mediator Have Formed Me
On July 12 of this year, I will celebrate 30 years as a professional mediator – a role...
February 2023: Conflict, Trauma and Mental Health
Trauma is a formidable foe: Its effects harm us at will and show up unbidden even when...
November 2022: Surviving Polarization
I was at a think tank event recently on the topic of polarization, exploring the...
October 2022: When We Become Impatient
Over the years and in one way or another, I have frequently been asked questions about...
September 2022: Will They Come Back?
Recently, I have heard many clergy pose the following question in one way or another:...
July 2022: In Praise of Rest
I am writing this post from an old farmhouse in the country. It is quiet, save for a...
June 2022: What Do We Do Now?
A few weeks ago, I spoke with a client who works as a high school principal. He was...
May 2022: Sacred Personhood
I witnessed something over these past two weeks that feels tender and for which I don’t...
April 2022: Transforming Polarized Conversations
Over the course of my career, I have been able to get the pulse on larger social trends...