Pause/Play Center for Preachers

Pause/Play Center for Preachers A center at Saint Paul School of Theology focused on the soul of preachers, one that is both a sanctuary and a wellspring of play.

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New episode alert! This month, we talk with gathering workshop leader DeAnna Skedel! We explore how to create playful an...
10/03/2025

New episode alert! This month, we talk with gathering workshop leader DeAnna Skedel! We explore how to create playful and inviting spaces for creativity, the role of community in artistic expression, and the significance of environment in fostering creativity. Listen wherever you play your favorite podcasts! Link in bio!

https://www.pauseplaycenter.com/podcast

09/11/2025

Come to the next Gathering for full belly laughs!

Did you miss us? We took some podcast P A U S E time following our fantastic July gathering in Kansas City. This month o...
09/05/2025

Did you miss us? We took some podcast P A U S E time following our fantastic July gathering in Kansas City. This month on the podcast we’re recapping our 2025 Pause/Play Gathering and hoping you will save the dates for the 2026 Gathering (July 14-17)!

https://www.pauseplaycenter.com/podcast

That’s a wrap on our second Pause/Play gathering! 🎉Thank you, pastors, for showing up with curiosity and authenticity. 🪩...
08/05/2025

That’s a wrap on our second Pause/Play gathering!
🎉Thank you, pastors, for showing up with curiosity and authenticity.
🪩Thank you for curating the event.
🎶Thank you workshop leaders for facilitating rest and play.
🎨Thank you for your hospitality.
🌈Thank you and for your support.

Join us next year, July 15-18 2026!!!

07/17/2025

Have you listened to our conversation with Rev. Dr. Chelsea Yarborough yet? It is fire! Want to know about how play is a required risk? Click our link in the bio to listen!

In our latest episode we talk with Rev. Dr. Chelsea Brooke Yarbrough to explore the intersections of playfulness, creati...
07/07/2025

In our latest episode we talk with Rev. Dr. Chelsea Brooke Yarbrough to explore the intersections of playfulness, creativity, and preaching. Chelsea shares her journey to discovering her calling as a preacher, emphasizing the importance of community, risk, and the transformative power of storytelling. Link in bio!!!

Today is THE day! Your last chance to register and book your hotel room for our Annual Gathering event July 30-Aug 2 in ...
06/30/2025

Today is THE day! Your last chance to register and book your hotel room for our Annual Gathering event July 30-Aug 2 in KCMO! This one’s for all you weary preachers who need nourishment in spirit, body, and mind. Our event team is careful to plan an event that is both playful AND restorative. Join us! Register at the link in our bio.

We are so excited about this year’s workshops! You will get to learn directly from the pause and play practitioners who ...
06/26/2025

We are so excited about this year’s workshops! You will get to learn directly from the pause and play practitioners who helped create the Pause/Play Center for Preachers. They are pastors, preachers, spiritual directors, therapists, and artists... And they’re bringing their wisdom to you at our Annual Gathering. Register by July 1st! Link in bio.

Only one week left to register for Annual Gathering! You can sign up for one day, two days, or the whole conference. We ...
06/24/2025

Only one week left to register for Annual Gathering! You can sign up for one day, two days, or the whole conference. We have a thrilling lineup of workshop leaders, with plenary sessions by Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon! If you’ve been thinking about attending but haven’t signed up yet - NOW is the time! Link in bio.

06/05/2025

Church planting is all about PLAY for Rev. Lora Andrews; playing with norms that left certain people out of the church in-crowd; playing with liturgy so that more of the community can participate and not just spectate. Hear more about these connections in our June episode of the Pause/Play podcast (dropping tomorrow, 6/6/25)!

We have playful rooftop meals! When it comes to comfort and nourishment, our dining experiences are second to none. Part...
06/02/2025

We have playful rooftop meals! When it comes to comfort and nourishment, our dining experiences are second to none. Partnering with The Crossroads Hotel, with its three restaurants on site, means food prepared with attention and care... The most delicious combo!

Register by July 1st - link in bio!

We have WORKSHOPS! An additional day of Annual Gathering means even more opportunity to pause and play with some of our ...
05/29/2025

We have WORKSHOPS! An additional day of Annual Gathering means even more opportunity to pause and play with some of our favorite workshop leaders like Daniel Hilty, who will expand his workshop from last year about board games, game theory, and a theology of play! We love a moment for theory and practice together! Register by July 1st - link in bio!

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13720 Roe Avenue, Bldg. C
Leawood, KS
66224

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