Loren Benjamin Mead, son of Dr. Walter Russell Mead and Dorothy Nauss Mead, died peacefully under hospice care at his home, Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads in Falls Church, Virginia on May 5, 2018. Loren was born in Florence, South Carolina,…
Read MoreLoren B. Mead: The last interview
Loren B. Mead — priest, educator, author and founder of the Alban Institute — died on May 5, 2018. In this interview from 2016, he returned to the themes that marked his life, his ministry, and his teaching.
Read MoreDorie Jones: Ministry in Times of Crisis
The church has an invaluable role to play in times of crisis, writes an expert in crisis response.
Read MoreR. Alan Rice: The Demise of Haystacks and the Future of the Rural Church
An ethic of being rather than the metrics of outcome might help us appreciate churches regardless of their size, writes a former denominational official and pastor
Read MoreMulder, Ramos and Martí: More than Simply “Not Catholic”: The Surge of Latino Protestantism in America
A new book from Rowman & Littlefield invites church leaders and observers of American congregational life to recognize and further explore the breadth and depth of Latino Protestant diversity.
Read MoreLisa G. Fischbeck: Formed by worship to be in the world
An Episcopal priest reflects on four ways that worship can better form people to serve the common good in the world
Read MoreCarol Pinkham Oak: Spiritual Leadership for Leaving Well
Leaving a congregation well is an act of spiritual leadership, writes the founder of The Network for Spiritual Leaders
Read MoreThree Urgent Leadership Questions for Thriving in a Connected World
Authors Hayim Herring and Terri Martinson Elton reflect on three questions that emerged in their research that organizations must ask to navigate this era.
Read MoreThomas Kirkpatrick: Communication in the Church — Creating Healthier Relationships
In a new book from Alban, Thomas Kirkpatrick provides resources to help congregations improve their communication and foster healthier relationships.
Read MoreBruce Epperly: Encouraging Lay Theology
A pastor reflects on the success of his church’s ministries of Christian education and formation
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