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Interviews
Conversations with fascinating people within the church and in secular settings
Michael B. Curry: Christian leaders need clarity of a gospel vision
Evangelism, racial reconciliation and creating disciples of the “Jesus movement” are top priorities for the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
Krista Tippett: Will religious institutions rise to the occasion?
Young people today may be questioning the church, but they are doing so in a way that is faithful to the heart of the tradition. This has the capacity to fuel real spiritual renewal for our institutions, says the host of “On Being” in this interview.
Ron Reed: I'm a Christian, but I don't do Christian theater
The founder of Pacific Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, talks about leadership, the arts and what it means to put on plays that ask spiritual questions from a Christian perspective.
John Carr: Expect to be challenged by Pope Francis, the ultimate 'engage and persuade' leader
Whatever your faith, whatever your politics, expect to be challenged by Pope Francis in his visit to the U.S. He’s a leader who engages and persuades with hope, humor, mercy and openness, says a leader in Catholic faith and public life in this interview.
Paul S. Grogan: How a community foundation becomes a civic leader
The Boston Foundation envisions its role as more than just a philanthropy; it also serves as a civic leader, says the foundation president in this Q&A.
Kent Anderson: A mastery model for theological education
Northwest Baptist Seminary in Vancouver collaborated with its denomination and churches to create Immerse, an M.Div. program built on a set of outcomes that are learned and practiced in the church. In this Q&A, the president talks about the program and the process that produced it.
Jane Armstrong: People are indifferent to the church
A 2014 Canadian survey shows that many people don’t have passionate feelings about the church -- either for or against. At the same time, many have misperceptions that might keep them away from church life, says the researcher who conducted the survey.
Molly T. Marshall: Creativity, risk taking and seminary leadership
Under President Molly T. Marshall’s leadership, Central Baptist Theological Seminary has gone from near-collapse to being one of the fastest-growing seminaries in the country. In this interview, she talks about the hard decisions she faced and the importance of creativity and risk taking.
Rick Love: The key to peacemaking is drinking lots of coffee and tea
Christians should be proactive in reaching out to break down barriers between Christians and Muslims -- and often that means sharing food and drink, says the president of Peace Catalyst International.
