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Essays

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

Ken Carter: Walk far, not fast

By Kenneth H. Carter Jr. Bishop, UMC Western North Carolina Conference

If leaders want to travel fast, they can walk alone. If they want to travel far, they need to collaborate with others.

David Steinbrenner: When God only knows

By David Steinbrenner

Our individual lives and stories do not end when we start to forget who we are.

Discuss: The narcissist test

By Benjamin McNutt Writer

Eight questions to ask about narcissism in the workplace.

Dave Odom: Building from your foundation

Dolores Mission in Los Angeles illustrates how to stay true to an organization’s mission and traditions while creating new ministries that serve the community.

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

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Catherine A. Caimano: O Google, where is thy sting?

By Catherine A. Caimano Free Range Priest

In full panic after diagnosing herself online with a terminal illness, the Rev. Catherine Caimano took the nudge Jesus offered, pondering anew the brevity of our days and the opportunity to live them without fear.

Carol Howard Merritt: Bridging economic and generational divides

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

Church is one of the last places in our society where generations come together. It can be the place that models financial cooperation, compassion and creativity across all age groups.

Jason Byassee: If you understand it...

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

When we talk of leadership, as when we talk of anything else in theology, we should let Scripture be mysterious.

Nicole M. Havelka: The return myth

By Nicole Havelka Associate conference minister for youth, Iowa UCC

Demystifying ourselves can be difficult, because it involves admitting we were wrong.

Benjamin McNutt: The splendid failure of David Foster Wallace

By Benjamin McNutt Writer

The writing of David Foster Wallace teaches Christian leaders to risk failure.

Jane Overstreet: Six key traits of "unleaders"

The author of “Unleader” discusses the common traits she has found in effective leaders during her 15 years as president and CEO of Development Associates International.