Christian Leadership

Empowering the next generation: 5 leadership frameworks for a changing world

A recent intergenerational meeting prompted a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity to reflect on ways to engage Gen Z leaders.

By Elizabeth Tamez Méndez Director of Programs and Grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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‘Faithful, Creative, Hopeful: Fifteen Theses for Christians in a Crisis-Shaped World’

In this excerpt from his upcoming book, a scholar reflects on wandering and welcome.

By Jesse A. Zink Principal, Montreal Diocesan Theological College

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A note to pastors from a visitor in your pews

Writing from her perspective as a former pastor and now frequent church visitor, an associate director for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity’s Thriving Congregations Coordination Program suggests simple, concrete ways to welcome the visiting stranger.

By Sarah E. Forsyth Associate Director, Thriving Congregations Coordination Program

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What is the role of the church in helping the nation heal after this divisive election?

Seven Christian writers reflect on the election results and how to move forward faithfully.

Austin Almaguer William H. Lamar IV Liz Theoharis Lydia Shiu Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Adam Russell Taylor Michael Wear

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Tiya Miles: Harriet Tubman’s belief in God was central to her work for freedom

Along with her ties to the natural world, Tubman’s faith was formational in the heroic acts for which she is — and was, in her own time — known, says the author and academic.

An alternative to despair

In a season that can feel laden with moral panic and conscious apathy complicated by the illusion of innocence, two pastors invoke hope, courage and a commitment to justice as paths to transformation.

Jamar A. Boyd II Jason D. Thompson

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Unashamed to seek the common good

When we are motivated by the Holy Spirit, we show up as instruments of God’s tenderness, mercy and compassion, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Mycal X. Brickhouse Director of programs and grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Jim Singleton: Why is it important to be an attentive leader?

Paying attention is the key to so many of the challenges in ministry, says a pastor and teacher.

Progressive white churches resist anti-racism too

Research reveals that progressive white churches aren’t always willing to tackle racism.

Brian Harrington Gerardo Martí

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Warren Kinghorn: Mental health includes learning to live wisely

Rather than focusing on fixing symptoms, the professor and psychiatrist describes in a new book how to reframe mental health care as learning to live more wisely and fully in the world.

Shifting perspective hones leadership skills

When we shift perspective as leaders, we pause, slow down and consider fresh possibilities in the face of challenges, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.