A timely guide designed to help church leaders and vestries navigate key issues
As congregations navigate cultural change, theological tension, and the deep need for spiritual renewal, Church Publishing is pleased to announce a timely and inspiring resource for church leaders called Vestry Reflections, by Marc D. Smith.
A powerful guide for pastors, vestries, and lay leaders seeking clarity, courage, and creativity in their ministry, Vestry Reflections addresses the most pressing issues facing churches today. From evangelism and social justice to stewardship and parish life, the guide features opening and closing prayers and discussion questions that are ideal for vestry meetings, reflective essays, and quotes, inviting readers into deep reflection and offering practical tools and spiritual encouragement for leading with wisdom in the face of change.
According to the Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson, Bishop of Missouri, “Marc Smith offers life-giving water from the deep well of faith to support, strengthen, and sustain those called to lead in this season of the life of the Church …. Smith offers an oasis of hope to ground us in remembering who we are and who we are called to follow.”
Marc D. Smith, PhD, serves as Chaplain to the Vestry at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Boulder, Colorado, where he previously was on its staff as Priest-in-Residence. Earlier, he served two parishes in St. Louis, Missouri. He lives in Longmont, Colorado.
Vestry Reflections
Cultivating Spiritual Growth in Church Leaders
9781640657809
Paperback
$22.95
November 2025
224 Pages
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