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Register for September 16<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Ethics Speaker Series<\/strong><\/span>
\nSponsored by the Department of Ethics and Professional Standards<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Ethical leadership isn’t a single decision \u2014 it’s a practice. Join us for four conversations exploring how ethics takes shape in ministry: from the principles that ground us, to the everyday tests of community life, to the discernment that prepares us before a crisis hits, to the healing work of coming back together after harm.<\/p>\n

Four speakers. Four dimensions of ethical leadership. One ongoing conversation.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rooted: The Ethical Foundations of Spiritual Leadership<\/h2><\/div>
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Rev. Ryan Alexander \u2013 Wednesday, September 16th<\/sup> 2:00-3:30 MT<\/em>
\nExploring the core principles that ground ethical practice in ministry \u2014 where they come from, why they matter, and how they shape the way we lead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ethics in the Room: Bringing Principles to Life in Community<\/h2><\/div>
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Rev. Nan Bankston – Wednesday, October 21st<\/sup> 2:00-3:30 MT<\/em>
\nA practical look at how ethical values show up (and sometimes get tested) in the day-to-day reality of community life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ahead of the Moment: Proactive Decision-Making for Spiritual Leaders<\/h2><\/div>
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Rev. Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith – Wednesday, November 18th<\/sup> 2:00-3:30 MT<\/em>
\nHow do we make wise, values-aligned decisions before a crisis forces our hand? This session explores building ethical discernment as an ongoing practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Coming Back Together: Restorative Practices in Faith Communities<\/h2><\/div>
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Rev. Cindy Grimes – Wednesday, December 16th<\/sup> 2:00-3:30 MT <\/em>
\nWhen harm happens, what does healing look like? 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