Ep. 415 The Call to Be Yourself ft. Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson

Uncovered Dish Christian Leadership Podcast

Welcome to Episode 415 of the Uncovered Dish Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ (UCC), join us. Rev. Dr. Thompson is a trailblazer in church leadership and social justice advocacy, and she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conversation. In this episode, we dive into her latest book, "Drums in Our Veins," and explore the profound themes of identity and authenticity in ministry. Rev. Dr. Thompson shares her insights on how congregations can foster inclusivity and engage in impactful ministry in today’s ever-changing world. Resources: Purchase "Drums in Our Veins" by Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson: https://a.co/d/00hp5ZrY Learn more about the United Church of Christ: https://www.ucc.org/ --- The playlist “Innovation and New Models of Church Leadership” is a collaboration of Uncovered Dish Christian Leadership podcast and the Pennsylvania Academy of Ministry at Lancaster Theological Seminary. The Rev. Dr. Darryl Stephens served as consulting producer for this series. Uncovered Dish Christian Leadership Podcast, https://www.gnjumc.org/podcast/ Or https://soundcloud.com/uncovereddish The Pennsylvania Academy of Ministry provides lifelong learning for both laity and clergy. This ecumenical, non-degree program offers online classes rooted in Lancaster Seminary's commitments to antiracism and social justice. https://www.lancasterseminary.edu/programs/pennsylvania-academy-of-ministry/