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

Quiz: Pet ministries and the spiritual growth of congregations

Religious institutions responding to Americans’ love affair with their pets are adding new ministries, drawing new people to church and advocating greater care for all living creatures. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the relationship between believers and their nonhuman loved ones.

By David Briggs Journalist

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Michael Jinkins: A pilgrim people following a living God

By Michael Jinkins Retired president, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

The best responses to God’s leadership in moments of controversy are awe, wonder and praise.

Scott Benhase: Self-delusions

By Scott Benhase Vicar, St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church

Why St. Paul would be cross with Reebok and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Melissa Wiginton: Heavy thoughts in a dry place

By Melissa Wiginton Vice president, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

How triple-digit heat, economic doom and a bad Hollywood flick evoke what a real servant of God looks like.

Imagine: "The streak"

By Benjamin McNutt Writer

What a father-daughter reading streak reveals about the presence of wonder in the ordinary.

Discuss: How do you execute with urgency?

By Benjamin McNutt Writer

Ideas come easily, but making them happen often doesn't. What are strategies for surviving "idea plateau"?

L. Gregory Jones: Executing with urgency

By L. Gregory Jones President, Belmont University

Christians are gifted at generating ideas. But we tend to pay too little attention to taking action, at the cost of achieving our mission.

What makes the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra different?

By Joy Jenkins

The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra has succeeded where its predecessor failed, in part because leaders created a new model for the organization. Some of the keys to its success are self-governance, community engagement and transparency.

How leaders can nurture practical wisdom

Barry Schwartz, co-author of “Practical Wisdom,” discusses the way leaders and organizations can encourage their employees to do the right thing the right way.

How to create a thriving organization

By Joy Jenkins

The leaders of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra created a thriving organization in their community by re-imagining the traditional model. They offer lessons that could apply to any community organization.