The Flourishing Leader Project’s mission is to nurture and support all ministry leaders to minister from a foundation of wholeness. Cultivating a flourishing of the self, the church, and the world. We are committed to creating spiritually formative experiences and developing emergent content for ministry leaders, and encourage them to minister from a foundation of "wholeness." Through both in-person and online offerings, we support pastors and ministry leaders, who regularly invest in the lives of others, by providing care, renewal, and vital resources. Our approach cultivates spiritual and emotional well-being for ministry leaders to thrive in their personal lives and ministry roles.
Our vision is clear: Healthy Leaders, Healthy Churches, Healthy Communities, Healthy World. The FLP is built on four foundational pillars: spiritual offerings, resource hub, lifelong learning, and non-degree certificate offerings. These pillars will provide formation, direction and resources for the continuous development and support of clergy and ministry leaders.
Our partnerships with associations like the Pennsylvania Keystone Baptist Association (PEKBA), The Clergy Appreciation Breakfast and connection with The Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity, further strengthen our work as we equip leaders to meet the challenges of modern ministry. It is our desire to expand our network and connection with other communities of Christian faith.
Upcoming Events
Exploring the Call: Vocational Pathways and Ministry Profiles
(collaboration w/MinistrElife of the ABHMS)
Facilitators Rev. Dr. Meg Biddle & Erica Van Brakle, MDiv.
October 30th, 2025 at 6pm -8pm
1075 1st Avenue, King of Prussia, PA (food provided)
Sacred Creativity: Hip-Hop, Spoken-Word & New Media
(music as a sacred pathway to vision, voice and transformation)
Facilitator Sanovia Garrett, MA
Asynchronous in November 2025
Flourishing in the Field: Bringing the Seminary to the Sanctuary
(Connect with pastors, congregants, and emerging leaders while discovering resources and support for those seeking spiritual growth or discerning a call to ministry)
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S.17th Street, Philadelphia, PA at 11:30 a.m.
Youth Ministry As A Sacred Call
Join Paul Coty III, VP of Field of Ministries & Development at Young Life, for a powerful conversation on reimagining youth ministry—not as a stepping stone, but as a sacred calling. Discover how leaders and churches can foster faith, purpose, and meaningful connections with today's youth.
Dreaming Forward: A Dr. King Holiday Special
Join Tokunbo A. Adelekan, PhD—scholar, author, pastor, and Associate Professor of Theology & Ethics at Palmer Theological Seminary & College—for a lively and impassioned two-part conversation exploring the cultural roots, visionary leadership, and lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the pursuit of justice, equality, and peace.
Diversity, Equity and Belonging: A Framework
Join Dr. Randolph W. Walters—Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity & Belonging and Professor of Counseling Psychology at Eastern University—for a powerful reflection on diversity, equity and belonging (DEB) as a framework deeply rooted in the heart of God and essential to the mission of our local institutions.
Disability and God's Word
Join Cali Micale, PhD—Director of the MDiv Program, Assistant Professor of Theology & Ethics at Palmer Seminary, and the Institute on Theology and Disability's 2025 Emerging Scholar—for this insightful six-part series exploring the intersections of disability and Scripture. Dr. Micale will be joined by special guests as they invite participants into a deeper theological understanding of disability within the life of faith.
As Dr. Micale shares, "In Scripture, Moses is not cured of his disability. Instead, God illuminates his gifts and enables him to think differently about this place in society as a disabled leader. God offers tools, strategies, and circumstances that interrupt human ideas—leading us in a new way—the way that God is calling us to live."
Sacred Soul Care
Join Dr. Ankia Wilson Brown, PhD for this transformative three-session series exploring how to integrate spiritual and psychological well-being. Learn to foster holistic care and renewal within the church by applying the principles of Sacred Soul Care.
More Information
For more information, please contact Wesley Johnson at (610) 341-5942 or via email: wesley.johnson@eastern.edu.