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Conflict

Meetings make a difference 

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Administrative tasks are an essential part of flourishing ministry

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Make conflict count

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Church history shows us how great conflicts often spark clarity

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A superpower for leaders

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Emily Lund

Curiosity provides a chance to foster respect and even trust

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Build trust within your team

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Emily Lund

Do you model trustworthiness to your team members?

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The art of problem solving

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Emily Lund

Before trying to solve a problem, leaders need to uncover its nature.

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Be ready for the next crisis

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Emily Lund

The pandemic wasn’t our first crisis. It won’t be our last.

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What’s your problem?

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Emily Lund

Dealing with inherited problems requires wisdom, skill and discernment.

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Why change efforts may not work

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Emily Lund

Understanding the issues that complicate change can help us avoid common mistakes and have a better chance of seeing ministry flourish.

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Leadership as resistance

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Emily Lund

Where do you need to practice resistance in ministry for the sake of the kingdom or your own soul?

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The top 5 Alban Weekly issues of 2023

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Emily Lund

Explore the issues that readers engaged with most this past year.

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Spiritual Dissonance: When Conflict between Clergy and Congregation Is about Vocation

by Diane J. Strickland Some years ago I attended a worship service in which the organist played the music for one anthem while the choir opened their music and sang a completely different one. At first it sounded like the performance…

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