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

Differing attitudes about race reflect two Americas

By David Briggs Journalist

Black and white Christians’ views on race differ. Take our quiz to test your knowledge about race and the church.

Michael Jinkins: Ministers trusted less than politicians

By Michael Jinkins Retired president, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

A recent study in “Scientific American” shows just how much trust we’ve lost.

Gannon Sims: From hostility to hospitality

By Gannon Sims Director, ministry formation and Virginia regional coordinator, Fresh Expressions US.

Ministry in a troubled neighborhood led one pastor to start The Well Community, a church just for the mentally ill.

Melissa Wiginton: Do we still believe in sin?

By Melissa Wiginton Vice president, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

I doubt Max Lucado would be on CNN if his lead were “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” instead of “Ya’ll go ahead and help ya’ll’s neighbors.”