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Essays

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

Kelly Johnson: Francis’s founding an order was another way of dying to self

By Kelly Johnson

St. Francis’s calling to humility meant he had to be a leader, both within his order and for the many people who asked for his guidance.

Chris Blumhofer: A sick church in a health- and youth-obsessed culture

By Chris Blumhofer

Communities need leaders to make sense of their life in story. Sometimes without words.

John Schmalzbauer: Editors more important than bishops

By John Schmalzbauer

Magazines play a key role in the ecology of faith in the US. For now.

Jason Byassee: Leadership as dancing the dance of all your people

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

Bishop Paride Taban and his Holy Trinity Peace Village are a sign of genuine hope from the wilderness.

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Who do we say we are?

How can Christian leaders make sense theologically of assessment instruments and personality analysis? After all, we are not primarily CEOs of ourselves, but are members of the body of Christ, writes Jason Byassee.

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

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Online and on campus

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is developing a hybrid model of theological education using technology and on-campus instruction to engage students in new ways.

By Ned Barnett Journalist

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What's the future of denominations?

By L. Gregory Jones President, Belmont University

L. Gregory Jones begins the conversation by exploring denominations’ purpose and function, economic models and role in educating lay and ordained ministers.

Steve Moore: Truth and impression management

By Steve Moore

Our greatest fear and our deepest hunger are to be a part of communities that pursue the truth.

Tom Arthur: Can a pastor be friends with her or his staff?

By Tom Arthur Pastor

Instead of stewardship of resources perhaps we should think of ourselves as friends of the poor. But is it possible even to be friends with those who work “under” us?