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

When the spirit says sing

Sweet Honey in the Rock creates music. Both sacred and secular songs come out of the rich textures of the African-American tradition.

The New Testament as an innovation of the Old

Understanding the New Testament requires grounding in the tradition of the Old Testament. The book of Leviticus and the Sermon on the Mount illustrate that the New is the fulfillment of the Old, writes C. Kavin Rowe.

By C. Kavin Rowe Vice dean for faculty, Duke Divinity School

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Nick Liao: Theological Brinksmanship

By Nick Liao Media producer

The recent slate of books stemming from evangelical ethnography show that whatever our theological persuasion, we all love a good conversion story.

Gerardo Marti: Our “tradition” is often a previous era’s cultural accommodation

By Gerardo Martí Professor of sociology, Davidson College

Traditioned innovation will always have familiar elements. But let us all admit that innovation in church life is always taking place.

Lost and found

The practice of getting lost can teach Christian leaders to be more attentive, resourceful, grateful, faithful and open to new possibilities, writes Gretchen E. Ziegenhals.

By Gretchen E. Ziegenhals Spiritual director and retreat leader

Worshipful drama

The Christian funeral acts out the story of a person’s life in light of the gospel -- a story that begins at baptism, writes Thomas G. Long in his new book “Accompany Them with Singing.”

By Thomas G. Long

Michael Jinkins: The abba replies with a word

By Michael Jinkins Retired president, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Last week we posted Tom Arthur's questions as a young pastor in a start-up congregation modeled on megachurches to his elder, Michael Jinkins, about his "Letters to New Pastors," which assumed a very different pastoral context. Here is Jinkins' reply.