Congregations need to cultivate practices for discerning together.
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Good questions help us see better
Leaders only learn when they have time to reflect on their experience.
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Where do leaders come from?
Not long ago, I had a conversation with someone at church. He wanted help in discerning where he was being called to serve. He’s a young adult who has shown consistency in worship and participates in ministry. He’s happy to…
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Are you busy?
Getting things done is different than getting the right things done.
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Let justice roll down
What is God calling the church to do when speaking of “justice and righteousness”?
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Lead with your life
The question, “What good work can I do with the rest of my life?” animated the late president’s years.
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‘The Formative Power of Your Congregation’
Your congregation’s purpose is not to fill more seats but to form human beings, write the authors of a new book.
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A different kind of power
Power is not a dirty word. The question is what kind of power you choose.
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Preaching social issues
How can faith leaders can address urgent social issues like poverty, racial injustice, climate change and gender inequality within the context of the weekly sermon?
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In search of a mentor
Faithful ministry resides at the intersection of knowledge and wisdom. Mentorship bridges the two.
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