2023 SOLT COM/CPM Summit

2023 SOLT COM/CPM Summit

On March 5-7, Copper Creek Church in Champaign, Illinois, welcomed SOLT for the COM/CPM Summit! We learned about the church’s mission, approach to ministry, and some even went down the slide in their indoor playground! We were grateful to have Corey...
The Art of Transitional Ministry Training | May 2023

The Art of Transitional Ministry Training | May 2023

Register now for The Art of Transitional Ministry Training, Week I & II. May 22-26, 2023 at the beautiful Mercy Center in St. Louis, Missouri. We live in a crazy time of transition in our churches and culture. Transitional Ministry Education is not limited to...
Getting to know … Blake Wood

Getting to know … Blake Wood

Getting to know…. Blake Wood Blake Wood has been the Stated Clerk for the Synod of Lincoln Trails since 2015. Tell us about your role at the Synod of Lincoln Trails. I’m the stated clerk, which is an interesting role within the denomination.  In this position, I...
SOULstice fuels creativity

SOULstice fuels creativity

SOULstice fuels creativity Alcohol ink and YUPO paper is a wonderful way to connect with your inner creativity. Sara Dingman mentioned it during one of our SOULstice Zoom gatherings. When I am needing renewal, I find tapping into my creative self helps fill my well....
Getting to know…. Wynesia Jackson

Getting to know…. Wynesia Jackson

Getting to know…. Wynesia Jackson Wynesia Jackson is the Program Manager for the Synod of Lincoln Trails, joining the staff in 2018. In addition to her work at the synod, she is founder and owner of Christlike Life Ministries, an organization that equips individuals...
Connections: November letter from Sara

Connections: November letter from Sara

Dear Friends, What a privilege it is to call you friends — and companions on this journey in ministry. As the seasons are changing, I’ve been thinking a lot about connections and how we can better maintain those connections. As the connectional church, we are blessed...
SOULstice

SOULstice

Pastors and faith leaders, are you looking for connection and momentum this season? The Synod of Lincoln Trails is hosting a wellness program — not to help you be more productive, but to help you be more well.  SOULstice is a three-month pilot program to help you find...
Promises and Perpetuity

Promises and Perpetuity

  By Sara Dingman In October, I spent a sacred week visiting Presbyterians of the Navajo, Apache, Laguna Pueblo, Pima, Maricopa, Ak Chin, and Hopi Nations and Communities. On behalf of the Synod of Lincoln Trails, PC(USA) I joined other synod execs seeking to...