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Conversations with fascinating people within the church and in secular settings

Gail Song Bantum: Leaders make space for others

The pastor of Quest Church reflects on her journey into ministry and how pastors must make space for others to flourish.

By Mihee Kim-Kort PCUSA minister

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Jennifer R. Ayres: Why inhabitance is the paradigmatic human vocation

The earth is a dwelling place, and human beings need to tend to that place as they would tend to their households, says the author of a book about ecological religious education.

Alfonse Borysewicz: How the culture wars left a gap between Christianity and modern art

A poor Christology makes American churches afraid of contemporary art, says the artist.

James K.A. Smith: What do our institutions teach us to love?

The professor of philosophy describes his own journey with Augustine and the importance of leaders paying attention to the formation of desire.

Mark Anthony Neal: Popular culture has something to say -- and Christian leaders should listen

The historical connection between Black popular culture and the Black church might be waning in some ways, but powerful messages are still being preached, says the professor and author.

Elizabeth Sendek: 'Who are we, and what should we be in a pluralistic world?'

Developing rigorous theological education in the Latin American context is key to the future of the growing church, says the president of the Biblical Seminary of Colombia.

Leah Schade: How pastors can bridge political divides in 2020

The minister and professor of preaching offers a method of dialogue in advance of the coming election.

Peter Hill: Looking beyond ourselves and our church walls to find humility

Owning our limitations may not be comfortable, but it can help us be humble, says the Biola University psychology professor.

Darren Walker: Justice is calling to the weary soul of a nation

The head of the Ford Foundation discusses his philosophy of philanthropy, proximity and social justice, including the role faith communities and their leaders should play.

Alisha Lola Jones: Assumptions made about black worship leaders have history and do harm

The ethnomusicologist identifies how the stereotype of a flamboyant choir director changes someone’s gift into something to fear.