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Essays

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

Prince Raney Rivers: Removing Jesus

By Prince Raney Rivers Senior pastor, Union Baptist Church

Could the English vicar who removed the crucifix from his church possibly be right? For Prince Rivers the answer is, "Maybe."

Mark Chaves: More worship is more informal

By Mark Chaves Professor of sociology, religion and divinity, Duke University

More worship is more informal than even just a few years ago, according to Mark Chaves and the National Congregations Study.

Lillian Daniel: Late bloomers

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

What if I haven't done anything of social value at age 40? Is it too late to start trying to lead? For Lillian Daniel, the popular film Milk says "No."

The practice of faith

By Kimberly Winston Journalist

The book “Practicing Our Faith” grew from an academic examination of Christian practices to passionate advocacy of them. Twelve years after publication, it’s still having an impact.

Nathan Kirkpatrick: Psalm 119

By Nathan Kirkpatrick Principal, Saison Consulting, LLC

Which psalm translation works for you? The psalms are the songbook of the bible. St. Augustine famously said, "The one who sings prays twice." So the answer matters. Nathan Kirkpatrick wants to know which you choose.

Centered by prayer

Four Christian leaders describe the practices that renew them in the midst of their busy lives.

By Kimberly Winston Journalist

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Richard Mouw: The president as a nursing king?

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

Should the president talk to us about moral issues? For Richard Mouw, if we're listening to Isaiah, the answer is a qualified "Yes."

Nathan Kirkpatrick: Psalm 18

By Nathan Kirkpatrick Principal, Saison Consulting, LLC

In an act of traditioned innovation, F&L's Nathan Kirkpatrick will occasionally present an ancient psalm in a new guise--either alongside an image (as today), in a new translation, or some other counter-intuitive setting.

Mark Chaves: Congregations are more ethnically diverse

By Mark Chaves Professor of sociology, religion and divinity, Duke University

Fewer congregations are 100 percent white and non-Hispanic, according to the National Congregations Study.

What is Call & Response?

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

Who are we? What are we doing here? An introduction to Call & Response