Faith and Money: Opening the door to reflection on a difficult topic Contents IN FOCUS: A Soul Decision Alban field consultant Dan Hotchkiss ponders whether our use of money reflects the condition of our soul A Theology of Money Senior…

Transforming Leadership: Creativity and vision in a time of ferment Contents IN FOCUS: A Leadership Story Alban president James P. Wind describes a new awakening on the leadership frontier The Leadership We Need Alban director of consulting and education Gil…

Negotiating Worship: What do the debates over worship style really mean? Contents IN FOCUS: Beyond Style  Calvin Institute of Christian Worship director John D. Witvliet explores the complex dynamics and motivations that lie behind debates over worship style Collision Course?…

The Connected Community: How technology is shaping our lives and congregations Contents IN FOCUS: Finding Links That Matter at Schultz’s Deli GenX pastor Andrew B. Warner reminds us not to lose sight of the gifts of human engagement as we…

Young Clergy: Where Are They? Contents IN FOCUS: The Conditions of Call Louisville Institute associate director David J. Wood says that we need to ask ourselves some tough questions before we can call forth more young people into the ministry…

Why Congregations Matter: Interviews with Thomas Tewell, Lowell Livezey, Bob Abernethy, and Robert Wuthnow Contents IN FOCUS: The Mystery of Congregations Alban Institute president James P. Wind explores the mystery of congregations—and what life would be like without them An…

Clergy Salaries: How Much is Enough? Contents IN FOCUS: Salary Anxiety Alban Institute field consultant Dan Hotchkiss proposes several reasons why salaries are such a touchy topic How Church Polity Affects Pastoral Salaries The associate director for the Pulpit &…

Public Ministry: Linking Congregations and Communities Contents IN FOCUS: Embracing the Public Arena Pastor Dennis A. Jacobsen makes a biblical case for public ministry Addressing the Housing Crisis Writer DeAnn Lancashire provides some practical tips for congregations who want to…

Self-Care: The journey from burnout to authenticity Contents IN FOCUS: Good-Enough Self-Care Alban Institute consultant Jacqueline J. Lewis reminds clergy to head the true self Committing to Mutuality Pastor David J. Wood speaks with Eugene Peterson about how collaboration with…

Seasons of Ministry: Marking the transitions from first call to retirement Contents IN FOCUS: Unpredictable Seasons Pastor Lynn M. Baab explores the intersection of the seasons of our lives with the seasons of our ministries A Pathway to Wisdom Rabbi…