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

Fictional preachers offer perspective on vocation

From Hazel Motes to John Ames, fictional pastors can coax and even shock Christian leaders to fresh perceptions, writes G. Lee Ramsey.

By G. Lee Ramsey Jr. Professor of Pastoral Theology and Homiletics, Memphis Theological Seminary

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Where two or more are gathered ...on Facebook

By Cathleen Falsani Journalist

Much to her surprise, Cathleen Falsani finds community -- real, authentic, deeply connected, deeply faithful community -- online.

Abraham as leader?

Like Abraham, leadership channels blessings and sticks its neck out for others. And it is willing to pay any price, writes Jason Byassee.

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

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How theological schools should raise money

A new report by researchers at Auburn Theological Seminary offers guidance for seminaries trying to raise money in tough times. The data, though derived from theological schools, has implications for nonprofits as well.

By Maria Mallory White Journalist

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Jenny Williams: Is it 'the holidays' or Advent?

By Jenny Williams

Small practices can allow us to reclaim Advent as a preparation for Christ rather than ‘the holidays’ consumerist busy-ness.

Arthur Jones: The Orphan’s Mite

By Arthur Jones

In the US, we struggle to convince our church members to give 3%. A Kenyan orphan gave 50%.

Louis Weeks: Should pastors know what members give?

By Louis B. Weeks President emeritus, Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education

It may be common wisdom that congregational leaders should be blind to who gives how much. This is misguided.

Jason Byassee: How to react to a failure that’s not your fault?

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

Chris Combs learned as a Duke football player to excel even as his team failed, to work harder and smarter than the minimum, and to worry about no more than he can control.

Richard J. Mouw: Is faith a matter of feeling or formation?

By Richard J. Mouw Professor and former president, Fuller Theological Seminary

Christianity, like Judaism before us, is not primarily a matter of feelings. We have to be transformed and conformed to God.

Gerardo Marti: The wi-fi church of the future (and present)

By Gerardo Martí Professor of sociology, Davidson College

The omnipresence of smartphones and possibilities of GPS will change the way we experience church.