Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God —what is good and acceptable and perfect.
– Romans 12:2
Living Streams Flowing Water integrates academic excellence with formational prayer experiences to bring transformational teaching to life. With spiritual direction techniques and the use of formational questions, Dr. Buckwell guides the students into an expanded awareness of God. Along with enrichment of faith formation, Dr. Buckwell brings stellar knowledge of desert spirituality and ancient prayer disciplines which she weaves into contemporary congregational and personal life and leadership. As an experienced congregational pastor, Brenda brings practical application to all educational and training pursuits.
Dr. Brenda Buckwell is Adjunct Professional Fellow at Ashland Theological Seminary and Adjust Instructor for Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Brenda also teaches for the Course of Study at Methodist Theological School of Ohio.
“We must be ready to learn from one another, not claiming that we alone possess all truth and that somehow we have a corner on God.”
– Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Courses are offered both in-person and online in order to make learning opportunities available to as many learners as possible. In addition to teaching for academic institutions, Brenda is available for teaching and educational instruction in local congregations, Bible study groups, or others interested in growing in their knowledge and experience of faith.
New courses are being offered regularly. Click Here for Upcoming Opportunities.
Highlights of Brenda’s Teaching:
Ohio Council of Churches – Workshops on “Becoming”
Webinars on “The Heartbeat of Leadership” for
Boston University and
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Teachings on Core Spiritual Practices including:
“Lectio Divina”
“Breath Prayer”
“Praying in Color”
Many Seminary Courses
and Continuing Education Classes including:
“Introduction to Spiritual Formation”
“Spiritual Guidance”
“Women Wisdom”
“Desert Spirituality”
“The Art of Mediation”
“Contemplative Listening & Contemplative Seeing”
“Exploring Spiritual Direction”
“Retreat & Small Group Leadership Training”
“Spiritual Formation & Leadership”
“Celtic Spirituality”
Brenda is widely sought after for her teaching in congregations, at workshops, and conferences. Her specialties are spiritual formation, spiritual practices, the Desert Fathers and Desert Mothers, ancient prayer disciplines, and how to weave spiritual formation into contemporary life and culture.
Explore Teaching Opportunities with Brenda
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What students are saying about Dr. Buckwell:
“Dr. Buckwell is a great instructor. Please have her teach more classes. Knowledgeable, experienced, engaging and a tremendous role model.”
From a course Brenda taught using her new book, Spiritual Direction and the Metamorphosis of Church:
“First of all, this class helped me personally. It is an extremely chaotic time in local church ministry and in the UMC as a whole. This class helped me dig past my personal fear and spiritual resistance to examine the hard questions of where is God and how is God working through all of this turmoil. I feel much better as a result of taking this class.”
In naming two areas of the course which were most helpful:
“Historical content of the spiritual disciplines and practical techniques used in daily application both broadened my personal faith and prepared me for ministry.”
