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Deborah Arca

Managing Editor, Progressive Christian Portal

Contemplative Spirituality, Spiritual Direction, Youth & Children's Ministry, Liturgy and Music

Deborah Arca joined the Patheos team after more than ten years managing programs for the Program in Christian Spirituality at the San Francisco Theological Seminary, a Presbyterian seminary within the Graduate Theological Union consortium of 11 seminaries in the Bay Area. During that time, she managed the Program's spiritual direction and formation training programs and continuing education events, as well as the Youth Ministry & Spirituality Project, a Lilly Endowment-funded national research project integrating spiritual practices with youth ministry. Deborah has also been a youth minister, a director of Christian Education and music/theatre programs for young people and has served as a music director for worship and special retreats. Deborah worships at a progressive United Church of Christ church in Denver, CO.

Recent Articles

Spiritual Practices in an Election Year: A Q&A with Brian McLaren

Brian McLaren, author of a new series of ebook political stories, on why humor is the best antidote for this election season. Read More »

A Church Online: An Interview with Bruce Reyes-Chow

"At the end of the day, if we're not able to just be a church, then it's a gimmick," says Bruce Reyes-Chow of his web-based church. Read More »

The Importance of Being Different: A Q&A with Rajiv Malhotra

How dharmic approaches to "difference" offer a new and fresh approach to interfaith relations. Read More »

Following a Sticky Jesus: An Q&A with Toni Birdsong

"God is doing huge things online and we are honored to be part of this chapter in the church's history." Read the full interview with the co-author of "@stickyJesus." Read More »

Choosing What Matters: An Interview with Arthur Boers

"People want to know how to live a better life, the good life, the abundant life." Read More »