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The Theological Education Between the Times project continues to seed fruitful, faithful dialogue

More than a decade after it began, a project on theological education has generated a dozen books and far more conversations.

Corwin Malcolm Davis Ted A. Smith

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Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero who was also human

The people we admire must reflect a faithful commitment to ongoing spiritual formation despite their flaws. That is more important than perfection, a Methodist pastor writes.

By Justin Coleman Senior pastor, University United Methodist Church

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Who supports you in times of crisis?

Families and congregations can help sustain us through life’s difficulties, but institutions also play a crucial role, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By David L. Odom Executive director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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My New Year’s resolution? Take more risks

In a world that is volatile, uncertain, chaotic and ambiguous, it’s important to keep learning. But that means taking risks.

By Chris Aho Church leadership consultant

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Home by another way? How Epiphany can help us navigate today’s tensions

The Magi protected the Christ child by going home another way. What does that gesture mean in a world where millions of people are being displaced or deported?

By Melissa Spas Nonprofit leader

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Religious AI: Seven principles to consider when using GPTs

After studying religious GPTs, a scholar of technology and faith offers guidelines to help pastors who use these tools.

By Heidi A. Campbell Professor, Texas A&M University

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Leadership grief is the sorrow of unchosen possibilities

Leaders should acknowledge the sense of loss that comes with having to let go of some opportunities so that they can focus on others.

By Kate Rae Davis Executive Director, Center for Transforming Engagement

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Embracing a fruitless season

A writer adapts the church traditions of his childhood in Montserrat, where fruit and flowers decorate the sanctuaries, to his life in the United States

By Andrew J. Skerritt Writer

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A guided meditation for Epiphany: Created for love, labor and leisure

In a culture that expects relentless productivity, we need to shift perspectives to value rest, writes a director of programs and grants at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

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

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Mary’s Song is an expression of maternal love

The Magnificat begins as a lullaby and becomes a hymn of praise and protest. Will we join in Mary's Song this Advent?

By Aleta Payne Senior editor, Faith & Leadership

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