Honoring the Laborers
Dr. Dontá McGilvery suggests that churches draw inspiration from Labor Day to create an annual season of rest and appreciation for faithful volunteers. Drawing on…
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Dontá McGilvery
Dr. Dontá McGilvery, Ph.D. is an ordained pastor, scholar-practitioner, and transformational leader whose work bridges the church, Black church, and community engagement. He made history as the first Black male to earn a Ph.D. in Theatre from Arizona State University. His scholarship and leadership focus on equity, faith-based innovation, and the power of the arts to inspire change.
Self-Care is an Act of Faith
Dr. Dontá McGilvery argues that self-care is more than a personal wellness practice. For pastors, ministry leaders, and church members alike, making time for rest…
From One Blood: Faith, Justice, and Leadership
Dontá McGilvery reflects on the relationship between Christian faith, the pursuit of justice, and the responsibility of church leaders to remember the sacrifices that shaped…
Leading Faithfully through Transitions
In seasons of transition, leadership is tested as much as it is revealed. Dontá McGilvery reflects on how shifting roles and uncertainty have shaped his…