My name is Johnna Fredrickson. Thank you for visiting my blog.  I began A Pen and a Prayer to write about matters of the heart, mind, and spirit. The posts are meant to be the beginning of a conversation more than a monologue. I welcome the thoughts of those who visit – a gift to me and others!

My Background

I received a PhD in Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. My focus area is Practical Theology, and my major field Christian Education. I have taught in seminaries and churches, led retreats, and worked for denominational bodies. In 2010, my book How the Other Half Lives: the challenges facing clergy spouses and couples was released. In recent years, I’ve served as a director of lifelong education for an Episcopal church, written pandemic and family friendly curricular materials. These days I’m spending my work days as a children and youth librarian, surrounded by learning garden plants, books with pictures, and amazing toddlers and their adults.

I live in Vermont with my husband. We have two adult sons who live in New England.