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

Benjamin McNutt: The blueprint of the cross

By Benjamin McNutt Writer

Architecture tells the story of a place. With the mash-up of religious architecture at Beeson Divinity School’s Hodges Chapel, what story is it telling?

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Jason Byassee: An argument in stone

An interdenominational seminary at a Baptist university, Beeson Divinity School is built upon a founder’s vision, a dean’s strengths and a unique catholicity.

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

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Lisa Nichols Hickman: Praying between the lions

The lions outside the New York Public Library have been markers on Lisa Nichols Hickman’s faith journey for many years -- ever since her senior year of college.

By Lisa Nichols Hickman Associate pastor, Myers Park Presbyterian Church

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Heather Moffitt: Bodies and heresy

By Heather Moffitt Senior content strategist, Duke Divinity School

When we fail to take care of our bodies, we are guilty of “flabby Gnosticism”-- the notion that bodies don’t matter as much as souls.

Will Willimon: Glenn Beck, sorry I got you fired

By Will Willimon Professor of the practice of Christian ministry

Can you love the Christ who loves Glenn Beck as much as he loves you?

Cynthia Weems: Let the story do the work

By Cynthia Weems Senior pastor, First UMC of Miami

Complex moments don’t call for complex answers. They need stories.

James Howell: Fail the way Jesus did

By James Howell Senior pastor, Myers Park UMC

How to think about failure in a culture at odds with it.

J.R. Briggs: Stumbling friends of Jesus

The entrance exam of the Christian life begins by admitting failure through confession of sin. So why, asks the organizer of the Epic Fail Pastors Conference, is it so difficult for pastors to admit their own brokenness?

By J.R. Briggs

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