Browse articles by type

Faith & Leadership offers original content about Christian institutions and leaders, as well as other disciplines. You can sort content by these categories and filter by these categories when browsing the site.

Essays

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

Anthony B. Robinson: Motivating change

By Anthony B. Robinson Author and UCC minister

Trying to scare or force organizations to change doesn’t work. What does?

Stanley Hauerwas and the university

By Michael G. Cartwright

In an excerpt from a new book about Stanley Hauerwas, Michael G. Cartwright examines the theologian’s writing about universities as unique communities of conviction.

The weight of stories

As a pediatrician and writer, Brian Volck hears many stories and understands the power they have to inform, delight, mystify -- even to change lives.

By Brian Volck Writer and pediatrician

Image link to article: The weight of stories

Learning about providence from 'Hannah's Child'

By Michael G. Cartwright

Stanley Hauerwas’ new memoir can teach leaders in the academy and the church about patience, prayer and providence, says Michael G. Cartwright.

John Schmalzbauer: A small denomination's surprising influence

By John Schmalzbauer

The Evangelical Covenant Church has affected your life. Even if you haven’t heard of it.

David L. Odom: Creative ministry with fewer resources

By David L. Odom Executive director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

Troubled communities need mainline churches with well-equipped leaders. Keeping them will require creativity across denominational lines.

Virgilio P. Elizondo: Diversity is a sign of the new creation

A pioneer of mestizo theology uses the image of Jesus crossing borders to illustrate a spirituality of redemptive inclusion.

Gannon Sims: Balance required in traditioned innovation

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

Christian leaders are stepping down from their tractors and back on the land.

Roger Parrott: Following the leadership model of Jesus

By Roger Parrott President, Belhaven University

Jesus’ full humanity means (gulp!) we leaders can imitate him.

Tim Conder: A board member and a friend?

By Tim Conder

Commitment to intentional conversation can bring beauty and mystery to board life.