“Sometimes preaching the Gospel will bring division, but if it happens because we are faithful to the Gospel, it is not a failure.” I’ve been reflecting on these words from Bishop Brown Snook’s closing remarks at the GOL in Colorado last week. The gathering’s theme of “Unity and Division in...
I admittedly knew very little about what to expect arriving at the Gathering of Leaders. I arrived late at night, after a full morning of preaching and presiding, and attempted to set aside the work of my congregation to be present for the conference. What I found was the breathtaking...
My attendance at the Gathering of Leaders (GOL) is nothing short of a profoundly transformative experience! Not only is GOL a period of personal, spiritual, and leadership development defined by renewal, reflection, and refreshment, but is also an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. It is...
In August, I participated in a program called Gathering of Leaders (GoL) at the retreat center of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado. The Cathedral Ridge is located less than an hour from Colorado Springs and about two hours from Denver, set atop one of the many hills and mountains in...