Yes, you read correctly. It’s time for congregations to start celebrating failure! We don’t celebrate failure in most businesses and certainly not in … [Read more...] about Let’s Celebrate Failure
About Tracy Hartman*
Tracy Hartman holds certification in coaching and intentional interim ministry. She served on the faculty of Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond for eighteen years as the Professor of Practical Theology, teaching in the areas of preaching, worship, field education, and leadership. Currently she administrates CBF’s Thriving in Ministry initiative, serves as an intentional interim pastor, and coaches clergy in a variety of settings. A coach for over ten years, she and her husband, Jay, make their home in Richmond, VA. She can be reached at TracyH@chchurches.org. Read articles by Dr. Tracy Hartman.
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“Tracy has been my go-to person for many years when personal and professional challenges arise, and she always knows how to ask the right question at the right time to guide me through the process of self-discovery to help me be a better person and minister. Tracy has the heart of a coach as she listens to your story and encourages with wisdom and sincerity. She has a wonderful gift of caring for the “whole person” while bringing together theology, practical ministry, and spiritual direction in her conversations. My life and ministry are always more focused after a conversation with Tracy.” - Minister who is a coaching client
Articles by Tracy Hartman*
Can We Risk Waiting This Advent Season?
The Advent season is upon us, the season of waiting and preparing our hearts for the arrival of the Christ child. Waiting is hard. When I … [Read more...] about Can We Risk Waiting This Advent Season?
Helping Your Congregation Survive and Thrive
Our Methodist colleagues in Minnesota made national news this week as they made the difficult decision to close and relaunch the Cottage Grove campus … [Read more...] about Helping Your Congregation Survive and Thrive
Adaptive Leadership
Adaptive leadership, it’s all the buzz these days. From early work by Ron Heifetz, to more recent books like Sailboat Church by Joan Gray … [Read more...] about Adaptive Leadership
What If?
Yesterday I was with a group of inter-faith pastors and educators. When we introduced ourselves, we shared our names, where we served, and the … [Read more...] about What If?
Stitched Together
I am a member at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. In 2008, we began to welcome refugees from Burma into our congregation, many of whom … [Read more...] about Stitched Together
Conflict: It’s Complicated
Conflict. Just the word gives many of us a sinking feeling. And it seems to be everywhere these days: in our homes, our churches and other ministry … [Read more...] about Conflict: It’s Complicated
A Brief Call to Action
If you are reading this column, you are passionate about the work of ministry. You may pastor a church, coach ministers, provide consulting services … [Read more...] about A Brief Call to Action
Are You a Shepherd or a Wise Man?
When I talk to people about calling, sometimes I like to start by asking them if their call stories are more like the shepherds or the wise men. … [Read more...] about Are You a Shepherd or a Wise Man?
