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

Jason Byassee: University presidents in the Congo

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

Leaders of two universities in the DRC show us institution-disdainers in the west that our complaints come from a place of privilege.

Jessica Bratt: No entry for global south Christians

By Jessica Bratt Ph.D. candidate, Vanderbilt University

The World Communion of Reformed Churches is trying to catch up with being a truly global church. The US government would have none of it.

Steve Moore: Applauding mediocrity

By Steve Moore

Should we reward people for mediocrity -- or worse, failure -- just to build their self-esteem?

Nathan E. Kirkpatrick: 'Jesus himself was there'

By Nathan Kirkpatrick Principal, Saison Consulting, LLC

A conversation with a UMC bishop in post-civil War Cote d’Ivoire makes Nathan E. Kirkpatrick question his presumptions about ministry.

MaryKate Morse: Is it un-Christlike to work a room?

By MaryKate Morse Dean, Portland Seminary

An author considers the premise of her own book and asks: When is it OK to be proactive with the space you take up as a leader, and when is it unethical?

Nick Liao: The idea of the city

By Nick Liao Media producer

Urban ministry has captured the imaginations of American Christians. But let’s not miss what God is up to in rural and suburban settings as well.

Amy Thompson Sevimli: Dreaming big

By Amy Thompson Sevimli Former assistant to bishop, ELCA

Having trouble getting sustainable young adult ministry up and running in your congregation? Join the club.

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Church finances face long-term challenges

By David Briggs Journalist

The latest research on giving won’t come as a surprise to Christian leaders: It shows that financial problems run deeper than this recession. Take our new quiz to test your knowledge about religion and giving.

Take, give, eat

The story of the feeding of the 5,000 offers a model for 21st-century Christian leadership, says Marty Alan Michelson.

By Marty Alan Michelson