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Thoughtful personal reflections from a variety of perspectives about issues relevant to Christian leaders

Stephen R. Haynes: Memphis 'kneel-ins' tested churches

By Stephen R. Haynes Albert Bruce Curry Professor of Religious Studies, Rhodes College

The 1960s campaign to integrate churches needs to be remembered and re-examined, says the author of “The Last Segregated Hour: The Memphis Kneel-Ins and the Campaign for Southern Church Desegregation.”

Lisa Nichols Hickman: Considering Lily

A “Sesame Street” character designed to draw attention to hunger among American children inspires a pastor to think about the message of the Sermon on the Mount.

By Lisa Nichols Hickman Associate pastor, Myers Park Presbyterian Church

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Wesley Hill: Stay put

By Wesley Hill Assistant professor, Trinity School for Ministry

The lethargic bureaucracy of a languishing institution makes us want to leave. But escapism isn't the answer.

Anna Adams: Self-care as Christ-care

By Anna Adams Petrin Assistant professor, Wesley Theological Seminary

The notion of self-care smacks of overindulgence for a people trained to serve. But a look at the Eucharist suggests otherwise.

Michael Jinkins: Politics with Pogo

By Michael Jinkins Retired president, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Are we choosing to propagandize ourselves?

Franklin Golden: The diverse church as musical production

By Franklin Golden Co-pastor, Durham Church

A new book on church music and diversity shows that it’s not the music itself that brings people together, but the act of making it that does.

Benjamin McNutt: 'Thank God, it will soon be dark'

By Benjamin McNutt Writer

Medieval monks scribbled lessons on humor and perseverance in their manuscript margins.

Gerardo Marti: The anti-Christian, Christian film

By Gerardo Martí Professor of sociology, Davidson College

The film adaption of “Blue Like Jazz” portrays a messier Christianity than its counterparts in the world of “Christian film.”

L. Gregory Jones and Benjamin McNutt: Seeking leaders who persevere

Perseverance is critical for transformative leadership -- but can be tough to spot on a résumé. Talent scouts should learn to ask questions to discover whether job candidates are resilient, disciplined and hungry for new challenges.

L. Gregory Jones Benjamin McNutt

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Quiz: How long, O Lord, is that sermon?

The age-old debate over the ideal sermon length is taking on new urgency in a time of technological changes appealing to shorter attention spans. Take our quiz to explore how congregational demographics and other factors relate to preaching.

By David Briggs Journalist

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