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Journalistic narratives about catalytic organizations and leaders that are innovative while remaining rooted in tradition

Innovative and ancient, the ministry of Clearstory Collective

In western Massachusetts, a network of ministries is drawing on ancient and modern traditions to attract young people who might not otherwise be interested in church.

By Tom Breen Journalist

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Blood:Water Mission, a synergy of justice and art

Launched 10 years ago by the Christian band Jars of Clay, Blood:Water Mission draws on the power of artists -- musicians, writers, actors and visual artists -- to move people to creative social change.

By Sandy Smith Journalist

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Bearing witness to the pain of violence

When a faith-based organization realized its tactics were not accomplishing its goal of stopping violence, members tried a new approach: simply being with people who were suffering.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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New mission program takes church outside the walls and into the city

The downtown missioner program at a historic Richmond, Virginia, church nudges members out into the community to practice the art of neighboring, asking, What do you need that we could provide?

By Edie Gross Journalist

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The woman behind Textweek.com

When her son was diagnosed with autism, Jenee Woodard had to give up her dream of a career as an academic scholar. Instead, she created The Text This Week, an influential trove of online resources for pastors writing sermons, Christian leaders and educators.

By Susan L. Oppat Journalist

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Resources on Christian social entrepreneurship

Christian social entrepreneurs foster change in their communities while creating sustainable organizations. Faith & Leadership offers articles on social entrepreneurship to help Christian leaders apply it to their mission.

A pastor seeks to revive Houston's memory with art

Christian leader Marlon Hall and members of his Awakenings Movement have created a public art project called “Amnesia Therapy,” which is designed to help people in downtrodden neighborhoods remember their past.

By Eric Harrison Journalist

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The art of collaboration and shared leadership at A+ Schools

A+ Schools incorporate the arts into everyday learning. The result is a student body that is more engaged and faculty and staff that are working together as never before.

By Joyce Clark Hicks Journalist

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Weight loss is ministry's gain

At one time, Pastor Eldrick Davis couldn’t preach without a portable oxygen tank. Last year, he lost more than 100 pounds with the support of his congregation and a Duke program to help pastors lose weight and improve their health.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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Mission Arlington is taking church to the people

Tillie Burgin never envisioned creating a multimillion-dollar social services nonprofit when, 27 years ago, she started a Bible class in a low-rent apartment complex in Arlington, Texas.

By Jeffrey Weiss

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