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How can congregations help Black clergywomen flourish?

Intentional self-care, a church’s ethos of care and congregational openness to new approaches are notable factors that contribute to the thriving of Black clergywomen, a researcher has found.

By Alexis Carter Thomas Writer and researcher

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Maria Teresa Gastón: On the other side of the 'groan zone'

Why wade into the turbulent water of collaborative problem solving? Because facilitative leadership is both necessary and possible, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Maria Teresa Gastón Former director, Foundations of Christian Leadership

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Taking a lesson from the seed -- find joy

A New York City pastor writes about the tradition of resilience in Black churches and how she finds joy in troubled times.

By Gabby Cudjoe-Wilkes Pastor, author and educator

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Shannon Hopkins: How to lead when things are falling apart

Disruption can be a good thing when it leads to needed change. But it’s hard. Here are the five stages of a healthy pivot when the structures you’ve built no longer work, writes the co-founder of RootedGood.

By Shannon Hopkins Co-founder & lead cultivator, RootedGood

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Drop that bug spray! God created ants, too

When considering God’s creation, we tend to picture soaring eagles and stately redwoods. But what about the ants, spiders and fruit flies that live all around us? asks an entomologist and ethicist.

By John Hainze Entomologist and ethicist

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Ken Carter: How a scriptural imagination can help Christians face fear

It is natural to be afraid at a time like this. But the spiritual practice of reading Scripture within a deep tradition can be grounding for us, and can help us be resilient in the face of fear, writes a UMC bishop.

By Kenneth H. Carter Jr. Bishop, UMC Western North Carolina Conference

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Parenting in the midst of protests and a pandemic is a difficult opportunity

Parenting right now is chaos, but there is a lot of opportunity to teach our children to love God, says a worship leader.

By Angie Kay Hong Director of Educational Programs, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Pandemics have a lot to teach us about those who lead us

COVID-19 emphasizes the need for ethical, evidence-based and visionary leadership, writes the executive director of Sojourners.

By Adam Russell Taylor President, Sojourners

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Dave Odom: What does financial sustainability mean in the midst of inequity?

How we measure the investment in organizations can shortchange commitments that different racial, ethnic and cultural communities make to their ministries, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By David L. Odom Executive director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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