The Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA) (PCUSA)
Organization: ACPE
The Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn is Executive Director and CEO of ACPE based in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Haythorn joined the staff of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE) in 2013 as executive director. He partners with Wendy Cadge and Michael Skaggs as leaders of the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab, an organization committed to research, innovation, and cross-sector engagement of chaplains and spiritual care professionals.
Prior to coming to ACPE, Trace served as the executive director of the Frazer Center in Atlanta; President of the Fund for Theological Education in Atlanta; professor and program director at Hastings College in Hastings, NE; and associate pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN.
He completed his Ph.D. in cultural foundations of education at Syracuse University, a masters of divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary, and a bachelor of arts at Austin College (Sherman, TX).
Trace is married to the Reverend Mary Anona Stoops, and they have two children, Jacob (22) and Martha (19). He enjoys reading, biking, homebrewing and singing, though not all at the same time.
Day1 Weekly Programs by The Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn
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Trace Haythorn: Wrestling Life
Tuesday July 28, 2020
In the pandemic, Dr. Trace Haythorn says in his sermon, we have wrestled to get through it. But Jacob offers an image of one who, in the midst of the struggle, refuses to give up until he’s given a blessing.
Standing in the Tragic Gap
Monday August 31, 2009
The Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn probes James' admonition to avoid showing partiality to the rich or the poor, reminding us that our congregations should welcome all to the table.
Jesus' Invitation to Paradox
Sunday July 06, 2008
The Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn speaks of the easy yoke and light burden of serving Jesus and encourages congregations to notice, name and nurture the next generation of pastoral leaders.
The Art of Welcome
Sunday June 29, 2008
The Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn leads a powerful discourse on the practice of Christian hospitality.
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Dr. Trace Haythorn: A Second Great Church Reformation?
Friday April 16, 2010
The more I reflect on the state of the the church in our world today, the more I believe we are in a period that historians of the future will define as the second great reformation.... There are three fundamental understandings that I believe will be the hallmarks of this period: personhood, leadership, and hermeneutics.
Dr. Trace Haythorn: Electronic Erosion
Wednesday April 14, 2010
Dr. Trace Haythorn, president of The Fund for Theological Education, takes a moment to consider how the communication tools of our culture sometimes get in the way of our relationships.
Dr. Trace Haythorn: Compelling Questions
Friday March 19, 2010
The Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, president of The Fund for Theological Education, shares an encounter with a man at his front door telling a compelling story that raised some interesting questions.
Dr. Trace Haythorn: Health Care and Pastoral Leadership
Tuesday August 18, 2009
Dr. Trace Haythorn comments on the intersection of pastoral leadership with the health care debate.
Dr. Trace Haythorn: Academic Cross Currents
Wednesday August 12, 2009
Dr. Trace Haythorn examines a new study that reveals how students' faith can change while in college--what are the ramifications for the church?
Dr. Trace Haythorn: The Digitally Enriched Body of Christ
Wednesday July 29, 2009
Dr. Trace Haythorn, president of The Fund for Theological Education, explores how communities of faith can build richer relationships today.
Dr. Trace Haythorn: The Steve McNair Tragedy
Thursday July 09, 2009
Dr. Trace Haythorn, president of The Fund for Theological Education, blogs on the "groan" we often hear when the failures of those we admire are revealed.
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The Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn (Part 4) - Day1 Conversations with Peter Wallace
Thursday August 13, 2009
The Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn and guest, the Rev. Tiffany Knowlin, sit down with Day1 host Peter Wallace to discuss the future of the church and how FTE is working to shape it through education of a new era of faith leaders.
The Rev. Trace Haythorn (Part 3) - Day1 Conversations with Peter Wallace
Thursday August 13, 2009
In this segment Day1 host Peter Wallace talks with mentor and pastor Rev. Tiffany Knowlin about the world of the church for young leaders of faith and what called her to the priesthood.
The Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn (Part 2)- Day1 Conversations with Peter Wallace
Thursday August 13, 2009
In this segment Day1 host Peter Wallace talks to the Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn and the Rev. Tiffany Knowlin speak on the specific impact of the Fund for Theological Educations work on new church leaders and how it has affected Rev. Nolan's work in particular.
The Rev. Trace Haythorn - Day1 Conversations with Peter Wallace
Thursday August 13, 2009
The Rev. Trace Haythorn sits down with Day1 host Peter Wallace to discuss the work of the Fund for Theological Education and how it might, and is, shaping the future of the church. For more please visit us at Day1.org.
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Podcast Extra Interview-Haythorn
Tuesday July 08, 2008
In this Day 1 Podcast Extra, The Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, President of the Fund for Theological Education in Atlanta, GA., shares his personal insights and experiences.