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TagsFor many Black church leaders, it’s about seeing God in Gaza
The response of many Black clergy to the war in Gaza reflects a theological tradition that is rooted in liberation and sees God’s image in everyone.
The legalities of fetal personhood should not be up for biblical interpretation
Theological discussions about IVF and abortion belong in faith communities, not in the courts or legislatures where legal decisions are made.
Luis Cortés: Esperanza builds an ‘opportunity community’ for Latinos in Philadelphia
Institution building is key to developing a new generation of leaders, says the founder and CEO of one of the nation’s largest Hispanic-serving faith-based nonprofits.
Christians cannot remain silent about the plight of Gaza
After the tragic events of Oct. 7 and Israel’s brutal military response, two Anabaptist pastors reflect on how their interfaith work has frayed and how their tradition pushes them to work toward peace.
Block by block, an organization addresses the trauma underlying community needs
In Pittsburgh, a Black Orthodox priest heads the Neighborhood Resilience Project, an innovative, faith-based community development program.
Ensuring access to the polls is a sacred cause
A national coalition of faith organizations is working to protect the freedom to vote. Faiths United to Save Democracy is already geared up for this year’s elections.
Mindful mentoring can help develop leaders
Studies show that while mentoring can make a difference, especially for women and people of color, mentoring alone is not enough. A white male administrator shares his ideas about ways leaders can leverage their roles to support and advocate for women and people from marginalized groups.
Mary Alice Birdwhistell and Tyler D. Mayfield: Exodus and the season of Lent both call us to action
In their new Lenten study, a pastor and a theologian in Louisville invite a practice of activism, one step at a time.
Instead of defining progress as building bridges, consider what the work requires
Remembering the racist attacks on civil rights marchers crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge pushes us to think about what compromise looks like.
‘Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems and Meditations for Staying Human’
In her newest book, Cole Arthur Riley offers reflections and spiritual exercises while curating the wisdom of Black leaders who have gone before.