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

Picturing the hands of Christ

By Noelle York-Simmons Senior associate rector, All Saints' Church

In these photographs, an Episcopal priest captures people's hands receiving communion to show "how our hands...become the next in a long line of hands that act as the hands of Christ."

Quiz: The changing face of online religion

More congregations are following their members online. But many are still evolving in the way they use technology for ministry. Take our quiz to explore the latest developments in virtual outreach.

By David Briggs Journalist

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Living abundantly

The co-author of a new book on reconciliation with the land reflects on a Brazilian community that models “abundant kingdom homesteading.”

By Fred Bahnson Director, Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative

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C. Kavin Rowe: Making connections as the work of Christ-shaped leaders

Christian leaders cannot compartmentalize their lives, because Christ is the Lord of all -- so all things must be seen in relation to Christ.

By C. Kavin Rowe Vice dean for faculty, Duke Divinity School

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Carol Howard Merritt: From challenge to opportunity

By Carol Howard Merritt Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Spring City, Tennessee

To become more diverse, younger, sustainable and innovative, denominations need to nurture the creative communities that spring up within the larger church.

Tom Arthur: Theology of the cloud

By Tom Arthur Pastor

Many Christian leaders are talking about how to use social media, but few offer a theology of it.

Wesley Hill: Remembering for one another

By Wesley Hill Assistant professor, Trinity School for Ministry

When suffering has no easy solution.

Jason Byassee: Listen to Buck

By Jason Byassee Senior minister, Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Toronto

An Appalachian storyteller teaches that leadership is about inviting others to participate.

Discuss: 10,000 hour rule

By Benjamin McNutt Writer

How long does it take to be good at something? Malcolm Gladwell thinks 10,000 hours.

Melissa Wiginton: Recalling what we are

By Melissa Wiginton Vice president, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

It’s easy to lose sight of the church’s particular mission in a culture full of opportunities for social justice, self-help and healthy living.