Program:
Process Explorations
Series Theme:
Building Alternative Futures
Session Topic:
Process Theology Alive in Church Life
Presenter(s):
Leslie King, Board Member
In this presentation, Leslie King will share almost 20 years of implementing process thought in congregational life. Given that administration, worship leadership, program development and pastoral care are four pillars of congregational leadership, she will examine the way Process Theology buoys up these traditional efforts. What’s more, Process Theology can a broad hermeneutic and spiritual discipline landscape for the congregational leader themselves. This will include the weekly tasks of reading scripture, supporting staff members, and strategic planning.So, imagine exploring Process Theology from the “back stage” of congregational life as well as exploring it as an important mode as the church takes its “center stage” moments and presents itself to the wider world.Participants are invited to bring their own experiences of congregational life, its challenges, joys and disappointments. Together we can stay mindful as we engage this broad subject with expedience and group mindfulness.
About the Presenter(s)
Rev. Dr. Leslie King is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Waco. She received her BA from Kansas University (’91) and her Masters of Divinity from McCormick Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Chicago (‘94). In 2010 she completed her Doctor of Ministry at Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City Missouri with an emphasis in Spirituality and Organizational Change. She began her service to First Presbyterian Church of Waco in 2012. Process Theology has been a passion since 2007 when she began her Doctor of Ministry. Since September 2020, she is a yoga instructor (RYT 200) with Spirit Bear Yoga and (RYT 500) with My Vinaysa Practice. She’s a member of Yoga Alliance. She enjoys leading yoga flows for the youth and adults of the church. Her particular interest is in Yin and Restorative yoga as it relates to spiritual well-being. Piano competency is slowly emerging and music is a source of joy. She has been married to DJ King since November of 1996 and together they enjoy watching their three young adult children, Cody, Katie and Claire make their way in the world. With a menagerie of stray animals, the Kings are glad to call Waco home.
