The Monthly Spiritual Retreat

The Monthly Spiritual Retreat

Submitted by Julie Workman Co-Director of People Care & Formation  Whether you’re feeling a bit stretched right now and need some space or you’re hoping to establish some healthier rhythms on a regular basis, a spiritual retreat or day away with...
Practice Connection

Practice Connection

Submitted by Amy Swacina, Chief Wellness OfficerThis past month a number of us were able to be together at Connect. There were many highlights – hearing from Tasha Hoover on John 16:33 and how we can take heart in the midst of our liminal spaces, Spirit filled...
Physical Wellness

Physical Wellness

Submitted by Amy Swacina, Chief Wellness Officer Over the past year, this space has been a place to find resources and hopefully to be encouraged to care for yourself and seek holistic wellness. We haven’t touched much on the topic of physical wellness yet, other than...
Grief Care Resource

Grief Care Resource

Submitted by Julie Workman, Co-director of People Care & Formation Grief and loss are an unfortunate part of all of our lives in some way or another. Losing a loved one can be particularly challenging, especially for those working in ministry. Yes, we serve a...
Crucial Learning

Crucial Learning

Hopefully you’re starting to see this space and recognize it as a place of encouragement as well as a useful connection to resources that can contribute to your overall wellbeing. Recently, Brad Smith, Director of Training, introduced me to Crucial Learning. Their...
Lent Resources

Lent Resources

As we are in the midst of observing Lent during these 40 days preceding Easter, it’s a good time to reflect on the ways God continues to bring beauty from ashes in many ways — some that are more easily seen and some that may require a bit of deep...
Dynamic Adventure Workshop

Dynamic Adventure Workshop

Dynamic Adventure Workshop Welcome to the Dynamic Adventure monthly workshop! You’ve probably heard of the Dynamic Adventure, but have you ever wondered about how to actually use the book? Perhaps you’ve heard of Dynamic Adventure (DA) and are wondering...
Are you familiar with APEST?

Are you familiar with APEST?

Submitted by Joel Workman, Co-director People Care and Formation Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash Are you an Apostle, a Prophet, an Evangelist, a Shepherd, a Teacher? Do you even know? Hopefully at some point in your journey with Communitas you’ve been introduced to...
New Year Blessing

New Year Blessing

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash New Year greetings to you, Communitas family and friends! Our Wellness Team (made up of both the Training and the People Care & Formation teams) wanted you to know that you are on our minds and in our prayers as we consider the...
What are you listening to?

What are you listening to?

Submitted by Joel Workman, Co-director People Care and Formation Photo by enrico bet on Unsplash Podcasts are a great way to pass the time, learn new things, or be challenged in how we think. But if you’re like me, it’s easy to get stuck in well-worn paths regarding...