Franklin Golden
Co-pastor, Durham Church
Franklin Golden is the co-pastor of Durham Church, a new congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He has served churches in Durham, Charlotte and Troy, N.C. He has an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School, and before attending seminary was a musical theater producer in New York and Charlotte, N.C.
Franklin Golden: The diverse church as musical production
A new book on church music and diversity shows that it’s not the music itself that brings people together, but the act of making it that does.
Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants
“The Reflective Leadership Grant gave me space and resources to connect with colleagues from diverse traditions and hear about what God is up to across the church…” — Emily McGinley, City Church San Francisco
Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 28, 2024.
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