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

Imagining God

By Sarah Sentilles Scholar and writer

The presence of female pastors offers a rich theological opportunity for people to consider how they talk about -- and engage with -- God, says writer Sarah Sentilles.

Rabbits, rapscallions and transformative leadership

The protagonist of the novel “Watership Down” is an ordinary bunny. But he’s humble, courageous, innovative and able to synthesize opposing ideas. These qualities make him a good leader, says Gretchen E. Ziegenhals.

By Gretchen E. Ziegenhals Spiritual director and retreat leader

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Jason Byassee: Is it Christian to have endowments?

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

Those Christian institutions that lean on large endowments see themselves as working to give away their benefactors’ largesse in the most Christian way possible. And that’s a reason to praise God. Isn’t it?

Prince Raney Rivers: Leadership is not conquest. It is helping another to achieve.

By Prince Raney Rivers Senior pastor, Union Baptist Church

One might think the conquest of a rock face is a good image for leadership. A better one is that of the belayer--who has the climber's life in her hands.

Who will help the helpers?

Pastors help others hit by the economic crisis, even as they struggle with financial uncertainty and feelings of helplessness.

By David Gibson Journalist

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David J. Wood: Youth and the mainline

By David J. Wood Senior minister, Glencoe Union Church

Mainline churches struggle to get young people, but the young people they get are often constitutionally 'old.'

Len Haljmarsan: The leader as listener

By Len Haljmarsan

What is a leader? A great listener to the 'silent word.'

Matthew T. Phillips: Talking heads

By Matthew T. Phillips Associate dean, Wake Forest University School of Business

Far from trusting cable's talking heads, churches need to understand what Credit Default Swaps are. Really.

Mr. Miyagi and Dorothy Day

By Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Director, School for Conversion

As Christianity changes shape, the new monastic movement is experimenting with practices of faith for a new time, says Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.

Grant Wacker: Billy Graham’s legacy

Despite his flaws, Billy Graham is a model for Christian life and ministry, says an expert in Christian history who is writing a book about the renowned evangelist.

By Grant Wacker Emeritus professor, Duke Divinity School

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