The Vicars' Crossing

Season 6 Episode 10: Carol Howard Merritt

The Vicars' Crossing Season 6 Episode 10

The Reverend Carol Howard Merritt is a minister whose writing, speaking, and teaching are anchored in theological wisdom and sociological insight. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker, especially on the topic of ministering in a new generation.

She’s known for serving growing Presbyterian (USA) churches, especially those with a deep commitment to serving the poor and disenfranchised.

A pastor for almost two decades, Carol has served Presbyterian (USA) churches in the swamps of Cajun Louisiana, a bayside village in Rhode Island, and an urban neighbourhood of Washington, DC. Carol is an Adjunct Faculty member at Dubuque Theological Seminary.

She is the award-winning author of 
- Tribal Church: Ministering to the Missing Generation, 
- Reframing Hope: Vital Ministry in a New Generation, 
and her newest book is:
- Healing Spiritual Wounds: Reconnecting with a Loving God After Experiencing a Hurtful Church.

This podcast was recorded on March 17th, 2022.