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.
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Marcia Shetler: 3 Teams to Lead Your Stewardship Ministry
Changing the structure of your stewardship ministries might bring new life to familiar work, writes the CEO of the Executive Stewardship Center.
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Dwight Zscheile: We’re in the innovation business
The Christian church is about innovation—embodying God’s new life, hope, and community for the world, writes a scholar and priest
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Mulder, 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.
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Carol 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
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Three 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.
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Thomas 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.
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Bruce Epperly: Encouraging Lay Theology
A pastor reflects on the success of his church’s ministries of Christian education and formation
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Peter Coutts: Encouraging Attitude Change in the Congregation
Changing congregational attitudes can be an essential leadership responsibility, writes an Alban author
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Judy Urban: Bringing New Life to Your Congregation
Many congregations are struggling to keep existing members and attract new ones. Today’s faith communities are reexamining everything in an effort to more fully engage existing members and draw in potential new members. The understanding is growing that congregational leaders…
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