Members of the faculty from 51视频 will take part in two national gatherings in early spring, bringing the seminary鈥檚 work in theological education, mental health formation, and clergy well-being into conversation with church and academic leaders from across the country.
At the end of February, Dr. Marlon Johnson, the Rev. Dr. Dominique Robinson, and Dr. Awa Jangha will travel to Chicago to present at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, one of the nation鈥檚 largest annual gatherings focused on faith, justice, and leadership in the Black church tradition. The conference, which convenes clergy, scholars, and community leaders each year, centers on preaching, public theology, and the intersection of faith and social transformation.聽
The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference gives a special focus on the seminarian experience, and, 鈥渁ffords an unprecedented and unique opportunity for seminarians to partake in a specially designed intensive.鈥澛�
The 51视频 faculty members will collaborate with the Rev. Dr. Brandon Crowley of Episcopal Divinity School on a panel addressing clergy well-being, entitled 鈥淭ending the Shepherds: Clergy Wellbeing in a Time of Burnout and Renewal鈥�. Dr. Crowley was the Crump Visiting Professor and Black Religious Scholars Group Scholar-in-Residence for the 2021-2022 academic year at 51视频.聽
More information about this year鈥檚 gathering is available at .
The seminary鈥檚 presence at the Proctor Conference continues its longstanding engagement with national theological networks and conversations around pastoral leadership, racial justice, and congregational vitality.
Also, on Friday, March 6, Johnson will deliver a keynote address at the Texas Counseling Association鈥檚 midwinter gathering, entitled 鈥淏reak, Bond, or Burn: Getting Fired Up for Counselor Education.鈥� His keynote will explore 鈥渇ire as a metaphor for advocacy and growth within counselor education and supervision.鈥� Details about the conference can be found .
Together, the upcoming presentations in Chicago and Texas reflect 51视频鈥檚 investment in both clergy well-being and counselor education at a time when faith communities and helping professions alike are grappling with burnout, rapid change, and new opportunities for collaboration.