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** The Power of Retreat
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The invitation of disappointment might not be the topic you expect at a retreat designed for rest and connection. Still, as human beings, we all carry some measure of it, often without the time and space to acknowledge and process it fully. For those of us in ministry, we encounter not only our own disappointments, but also those we are called to shepherd and care for. The burden is heavy.
A couple of weeks ago, Missio Alliance’s third Sustaining Women in Ministry Cohort ([link removed]) gathered in Arizona for a four-day retreat, exploring themes of grief, hope, and expectation. Together, we created space for individual and group processing around life’s disappointments. For these ten women, representing ministry and leadership contexts from around the United States, the experience was both restful and deeply restorative. This cohort of women described their retreat as a safe, non-judgemental environment where they felt held and free from comparison. The opportunity to connect with other women, unhurried in quiet spaces, and simply be present was a gift. Now having returned to their contexts, the cohort continues for four more months as these women journey together, supported by a wonderful network of peers who understand the unique challenges and joys of being a woman in ministry.
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** Join us in Dallas: Missio Alliance Sponsoring Mosaix 2025!
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Missio Alliance is proud to announce that we are a sponsor of the 6th National Mosaix Conference ([link removed]) , taking place in Dallas, TX, November 11–13, 2025.
We’re especially excited that our National Director, Lisa Rodriguez-Watson, will be joining the roster of over 100 featured speakers ([link removed]) !
This triennial event is the largest and most influential gathering of its kind, consistently drawing over 1,000 like-minded pastors, planters, theologians, and leaders from across the globe.
Join us in Dallas! Use our special code MA25 at checkout for a 25% discount on your ticket price.
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** Now Playing: Credible Witness Podcast
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Credible Witness shares frank, beautiful stories of Christian faith lived in public, where humility meets courage. Hosted by Nikki Toyama-Szeto, each episode spotlights leaders, artists, and pastors who model plausibility: honest about harm, serious about formation, alive to wonder. If you’ve been hungry for a Christianity that sounds like good news again, start here.
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** Letters to the Church: A 2025 Long-Form Series
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Each Friday, Missio Alliance shares courageous reflections from pastors, theologians, and practitioners writing what they believe the Church most needs to hear in this moment.
Our Latest Letters:
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A Lifetime of Letters to the Church ([link removed])
Mandy Smith, Pastor, Author & Artist ([link removed])
Brisbane, NSW, Australia ([link removed])
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A Crisis of Control: On Letting Go of Power ([link removed])
Emily Beth Hill, Writer & Theologian ([link removed])
Winston-Salem, North Carolina ([link removed])
Communities of Wisdom in a World Drowning from Information Overload ([link removed])
David Swanson, Pastor & Author ([link removed])
Chicago, Illinois ([link removed])
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Reclaiming the Tent ([link removed])
Amanda (Mandi) Hecht, Pastor & Writer ([link removed])
Saskatoon, SK, Canada ([link removed])
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We Must Rethink the Role of the Pastor ([link removed])
Benjamin Park, Pastor & Strategic Planner ([link removed])
Minneapolis, Minnesota ([link removed])
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Grief and Gratitude
As autumn trees release their leaves, we are reminded that beauty and loss often arrive together. In this season of gratitude, pause to notice both what you cherish and what you are grieving. Step outside if you can hold a fallen leaf or imagine one in your hand. Whisper thanks for what has been beautiful. Then, in silence, entrust what has been lost to God’s care. Just as bare branches wait for spring, so too can we trust that God is present in every season, holding both our grief and our gratitude.
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