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

Innovation key to church growth

By David Briggs Journalist

A willingness to challenge the status quo and to attract new members with diverse worship, leadership opportunities and small groups are some signs of growing congregations. Take our quiz to test your knowledge about church growth.

Forget the resume

A new study finds that the character traits of personal strength, humility and discipline are better predictors of great seminary leadership than are a candidate’s credentials.

By Rob Moll Editor and author
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Advent aloud

Scripture is astonishing and exciting. So read it that way, says speech coach Christine Parton Burkett. She offers practical advice on how to avoid “stained-glass voice” when delivering familiar Christmas texts year after year.

By Christine Parton Burkett Lecturing fellow in speech, Duke Divinity School
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Watch Night

In William H. Lamar IV’s family, Watch Night means singing and praying out the old year and welcoming with joy the new year. Whether at church or at home, they gather and God visits.

By William H. Lamar IV Pastor, Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Away from the manger

End-of-the-year tasks can pull Christian leaders’ attention away from what really matters during the Christmas season. But Mark Ralls finds that even when he is not attentive, God still comes.

By Mark Ralls District superintendent, Western North Carolina Conference, UMC
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