About
Rachel G. Hackenberg
Rachel is an effective strategist in communications, project development, and organizational revision. She has a range of experience in religious nonprofits, with skills in change and crisis management, policy and personnel development, branding, and business solutions.
Currently Rachel serves as Publisher for The Pilgrim Press. An ordained minister, she has degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary and Colgate University. Her achievements include the Jagow Prize in Homiletics (2007), the Joe R. Engle Preaching Fellowship (2009), and the Adese Fellowship (2020).
Speaking Engagements
It is a pleasure to engage people in the collaborative exploration of life and faith, word and work. For religious organizations, such conversations are held often in the format of worship and workshops, retreats and classes, among other spaces. Other nonprofit speaking engagements include leadership development, professional trainings, stakeholder presentations, and strategic coaching.
Across settings and presentations, I create authentic space for creative reimagination and honest reflection. Please email me to discuss a potential speaking engagement.
Keynote Events and Workshops
Events at which Rachel has keynoted and/or led workshops (select list):
- New York Women (United Church of Christ) Annual Conference
- Church World Service Annual Member Meeting
- Episcopal Church in Connecticut Clergy Retreat
- United Church of Christ Clergywomen Retreat
- International Association of Women Ministers Retreat
- Central Pacific Conference (United Church of Christ) Clergy Retreat
- International Protestant Church Polity Study Group
- Darkwood Brew
- RevGalBlogPals’ Big Event
Rachel’s earliest workshops were an extension of her first book, Writing to God:
