2025 Remind & Renew

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Seeking Wisdom and Understanding in Troubling Times

Schedule

  • Wednesday, January 15
    • 1–6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, January 16
    • 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
    • 5:30 p.m. Advancement Award Dinner
  • Friday, January 17
    • 9–4:30 p.m.

Speakers

The Rev. Lisa Wilson Davison, PhD

The Rev. Lisa Wilson Davison, PhD will lead two plenary sessions on seeking wisdom and understanding in the Hebrew Bible during these troubled times.

With a love of the Hebrew Bible and a passion for teaching, Dr. Lisa W. Davison fulfills her ordination vows through theological education both in the seminary and faith communities. Before being named Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean, she served as Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs. She joined the faculty of Phillips Theological Seminary in 2010 as the Johnnie Eargle Cadieux Professor of Hebrew Bible and Formation Director for Disciples students.

Her research interests have focused on interpreting the texts of the Hebrew Bible in ways that are respectful of both Judaism and Christianity, seeking to correct the continuing supersessionist readings that have been a part of early church traditions and continue even today. In addition, Dr. Davison has a special interest in reclaiming and recentering the female characters in the Hebrew Bible.

Before joining the faculty at Phillips Theological Seminary, Dr. Davison served as the Professor of Religious Studies at Lynchburg College (2009-2010), Professor of the First Testament at Lexington Theological Seminary (1996-2009), and Chaplain at Culver Stockton College (1995-1996).

Rita Nakashima Brock, PhD, and the Rev. Dr. Susan Diamond

Drs. Brock and Diamond will lead a plenary session and a plenary workshop on surviving moral distress and moral injury.

Rita Nakashima Brock, Ph.D., was born in Japan and raised in a Buddhist family for six years before being moved to the U.S. and being raised in the U.S. military. She is the first Asian American woman to earn a doctorate in theology and has been Senior Vice President for Moral Injury Recovery Programs at Volunteers of America since 2017

The Rev. Dr. Susan Ward Diamond is the Lead Pastor of Florence Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Florence, Kentucky, where she has served since 2015. Dr. Diamond received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Christian University, a Master of Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.

In 2021, Dr. Diamond and Dr. Brock collaborated on a pastoral study grant funded by the Louisville Institute entitled Moral Injury: A Catalyst for Reform. Following the study period, they have continued their work together to offer strategies to faith communities for providing support and healing for those suffering from moral distress and moral injury.

In 2023, they launched the podcast Soul Repair: After Moral Injury, which is targeted for clergy and faith leaders. Through her church and community work, she has trained and facilitated numerous Talking Circles for Soul Repair.

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