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Essays

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

Finding grace in layoffs

By Don Flowers

A pastor seeks an answer to the question: What is the Christian way to lay off someone?

Jason Byassee: Does religion make for happiness?

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

Does religion make for happiness? A recent survey says "no." A slightly-less-recent one says "yes." But what is happiness anyway?

Lillian Daniel: What clergy do not need

By Lillian Daniel Senior minister, First Congregational Church, Dubuque, Iowa

Don't clergy need better attention to self-care? The short answer: no they don't.

Prince Raney Rivers: Limitations

By Prince Raney Rivers Senior pastor, Union Baptist Church

Our ego demands that we say "yes" to every opportunity. But there is a freedom to saying "no."

Community or institution? To Gen X, the answer should be obvious

By Andrew C. Thompson

Understanding these two aspects of the church is key for a generation ambivalent about organizational structures.

Is the generational crisis real?

It’s easy to find anecdotes about workers from different generations in conflict. But researchers say people generally share the same values, such as honesty, competence and loyalty.

By Bob Wells Faith & Leadership associate editor, retired

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Elijahs and Elishas: We need each other

By Kenneth L. Carder Retired United Methodist bishop

Faithful Christian ministry requires holding together memory and hope. After 40 years in ministry, a retired bishop sees that both younger and older pastors have contributions to offer the church.

The power of surrender

Dr. Jeffrey Brantley suggests turning to a familiar prayer as a way to practice mindfulness.

By Jeffrey Brantley

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Jason Byassee: A conversion short

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

Don't let an imperfectly-told conversion story spoil an otherwise glorious story.

Nathan Kirkpatrick: Psalm 40

By Nathan Kirkpatrick Principal, Saison Consulting, LLC

Translation indeed matters. Nathan Kirkpatrick compares the NRSV's rendering of Psalm 40 with that of a contemporary poet.