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SUMMARY:Apply for the 2026 SENT Cohort!
DESCRIPTION:Each year NBA selects a cohort of new faith-rooted social entrepreneurs to be a part of a community of support and growth. Those selected to be a part of our Cohort will be in an active process of formation and conversation following their initial involvement in our SENT Seminar. This 12-month journey will begin with our SENT Seminar\, which introduces our social entrepreneurs to their cohort of innovative leaders and will provide them with a tailored curriculum to help launch their projects. Over the year\, our cohort will also participate in four Cohort Huddles: a combination of virtual workshops and in-person gatherings.. Throughout this process\, the group will be provided with specialized coaching to help support and strengthen their social enterprise. Cohort members will also have access to NBA resources such as: \n\n   Project featured one or more times through shared NBA materials\n   Access to short-term consultations with NBA-related professionals/consultants\n   Opportunity to apply for assistance with site visits to similar projects/organizations\n   Ongoing communications and learning/networking opportunities through NBA.\n   Micro-funding to offset start-up expenses\n\nProjected Huddle Dates\nThere will be several opportunities for this group to come together. Those tentative dates are below. \nNovember 13\, 2025: virtual Orientation\nJanuary 22-25\, 2026: in person Huddle\, tentatively Altanta\nApril 24-25\, 2026 virtual Huddle\nJune 4-7\, 2026: Leaders R&R Retreat\, tenatively Ashville\, NC\nAugust 21-22\, 2026 virtual Huddle\nOctober 15-18\, 2026 in person Huddle\, tentatively Chicago\, IL \n  \nEquity Statement\nIn alignment with the NBA’s commitment to prioritize the work of reconciliation and anti-racism\, the Social Entrepreneurship Program is dedicated to supporting and prioritizing social enterprises that are led by or serve historically marginalized\, under-represented\, and under-resourced people groups. In our efforts to dismantle white supremacy\, we are sensitive to Cohort Applications that are addressing systemic needs\, and place justice and equity at the center of their organization. \n  \nEligibility\n\nHealth and Social Service / Social Justice Oriented: seeks to meet a social\, emotional\, physical or justice need in context\nDiverse: represents a diverse leadership\, membership or audience it serves\nInnovative: provides a unique service or in a uniquely effective way\nAligned With Mission of NBA: “creating communities of compassion & care”\nPhase of Development: project is in the Idea\, Start-Up\, or Launch phase\nFiling: desires to build a project that will funciton as a non-profit\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.nbacares.org/event/2026-sent-cohort/
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SUMMARY:Sacred Sabbath Rest Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mental Health and Wellness Team for a sacred space of stillness and renewal. This Sacred Sabbath Rest Practice is a gentle invitation for clergy to pause\, breathe\, and reconnect with the spirit of Sabbath. Through collective rest\, reflective practices\, and restful wellness tools\, we’ll create a sanctuary to simply be. Whether you’re journaling\, meditating\, lying in quiet\, or engaging in guided reflection\, you’ll be held in a space that honors your need for rest and spiritual care.   \nCome as you are. Leave feeling refreshed\, grounded\, and deeply nourished.  \nThis webinar will take place on Monday\, August 25th at 1:00pm ET/12:00pm CT. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. \n  \nSpeakers:  \n \nRev. Joselyn Spence\, LPC\, ATR\, RYT-500 serves as the Director of the NBA’s Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. In this role\, Joselyn works to design and implement programs that promote holistic wellness across all NBA programs. This work is done through the creation of learning resources for clergy and community leaders\, addressing the needs of pastors in a variety of ministry settings\, sharing the stories that help to eliminate stigmas related to mental health and wellness. She is passionate about mental health care\, holistic wellness\, communal care ethics\, and spirituality. As a holistic wellness specialist\, she has worked at the intersection of these passions to develop research and provide empathic care to all she is called to serve. \nCameron Cunningham\, M.Div.\, NBA Mental Health and Wellness Program Coordinator\, is a dedicated clergy\, religious educator\, and social advocate with a strong commitment to building faith communities and advancing holistic and social equity. Cameron’s work is driven by the belief that faith can serve as a catalyst for creating and nurturing strong unified communities. He brings exceptional dedication and meticulous preparation working at the intersection of faith and mental health as he has collaborated with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)\, to further enhance his expertise in addressing mental health and substance use disorders within faith communities. 
URL:https://www.nbacares.org/event/sacred-sabbath-rest-practice/
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood Across Generations
DESCRIPTION:Through sharing knowledge\, guidance and support\, and accountability\, mentorships can have a profound effect on the growth and development of individuals\, both in their personal and professional lives. They also work to shape the next generation of leaders. In this webinar\, we are bringing together a panel of experienced Black women clergy and lay leaders with young Black women to explore the transformative power of intergenerational learning (mentorship). This conversation aims to encourage young Black women to find\, cultivate\, and thrive through mentoring relationships. There is no cost to attend this webinar. \n\n\n\n\n  \nSpeakers\nRev. Cherisna Jean-Marie \n \nRev. Cherisna Jean-Marie is the Dean of the Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt. She is the first woman and person of color to occupy this role. She is a pioneer in her own right as she was the first to serve as Director of Leadership and Organizing at Children’s Defense Fund\, first to serve as the Director of Racial Justice Ministries at Scarritt Bennet Center\, first woman and person of color to serve as Dean of Chapel at Bethany College\, first woman to serve as Chaplain at Jarvis Christian College and the first woman to be ordained by the Chirstian Church (Disciples of Christ) at New Covenant Christian Church. Rev. Cherisna is also the founder of the Co-Conspirator Institute\, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization seeking to create space for individuals to confront and eradicate systemic\, social\, structural\, and institutional racism and provide opportunities for healing from racial trauma. She is a co-contributor for 5 book projects\, a mentor\, social entrepreneur\, community organizer\, antiracist activist\, an international teacher and preacher. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Communications from Kean University and a Masters of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School. During commencement\, she was awarded the coveted Florence Conwell Prize for outstanding preaching.  \nRev. Chesla Nickelson \n \nRev. Chesla T. Nickelson\, M.Div\, MAMFT\, is a minister\, consultant\, and coach\, working with individuals\, groups\, and institutions\, on mental health\, sexuality\, and faith formation. Her expertise lies in the nexus of sexuality\, spirituality\, self-care\, and social justice. Rev. Chesla earned a Bachelors of Art in Psychology from Spelman College followed by a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Christian Theological Seminary. Her education\, training\, and experience frames her bold vision that intersects counseling\, sexuality\, spirituality\, and faith formation. Currently\, Rev. Chesla serves as one of the ordained ministers of Root Cause Christian Church\, a Licensed Resident in Marriage and Family at the Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center\, a Mental and Spiritual Wellness Professional with The Root Cause Collective and a Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator. \nRev. Dr. Christal Williams \n \nRev. Dr. Christal Williams is a graduate of Jarvis Christian University and Christian Theological Seminary\, and received her Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary. She is a Trustee of Christian Theological Seminary and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Christian Church Foundation and the Board of Directors for Global Ministries and National Convocation. She was ordained in 1998 at Southport Christian Church in Indianapolis\, IN. She was previously the Regional Minister in Tennessee for 8 years and the Associate Regional Minister in Illinois/Wisconsin for 17.5 years. \n  \nTaphelyn Tapeh \nTapehlyn Tapeh is a passionate and creative storyteller dedicated to amplifying diverse and underrepresented voices. She’s a proud double alumna of Drexel University in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelors in Screenwriting/Playwriting and Masters in Business Administration. She is the recent recipient of NBA’s Young Adult Leadership Development grant which provided support to the Seeds of Faith Garden that Tapehlyn sprouted at her church\, Faith Christian Church\, in South Los Angeles\, CA. Apart from being the leader of the garden ministry\, Tapehlyn also serves as the Youth and Young Adult leader at her church where she emphasizes the importance of sacred listening and the hearing of God’s word to her peers.
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