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Episcopal Service Corps brings young adults together to live and serve in community

At a time when millennials are abandoning religion and service programs, the Episcopal Service Corps is growing, in part because of a lean structure and partner-based funding model.

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Journalist and UCC minister

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis connects people through art

At a time when opera struggles with declining support and an aging audience, it is thriving in St. Louis. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is using innovative approaches to make the art form more accessible while being faithful to a broader artistic tradition.

By Lilly Fowler Journalist

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Toward a theology of barbecue

Whether adjective, noun or verb, “barbecue” has a theological dimension that is deeply enmeshed in church culture -- especially in the African-American church, writes the culinary historian, barbecue judge and executive director of the Colorado Council of Churches.

By Adrian Miller Executive director, Colorado Council of Churches

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Congregations align with public institutions to serve the common good

From police departments to public schools, congregations are finding new partners -- and new mission opportunities -- as they team up to help the public sector be more effective.

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Journalist and UCC minister

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A Houston church supports its community by helping schoolchildren

Members of Foundry UMC discovered deep needs in the seemingly prosperous suburb where the church is located. They responded by creating a nonprofit that has helped thousands of economically disadvantaged children.

By Amanda Swennes Journalist

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Collaborating to train church leaders

A pilot course on global displacement created by the Presbyterian Mission Agency and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary aims to address a disconnect between congregations and the national church.

By Eva Stimson Journalist

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Kevah offers a DIY approach to Jewish millennials

A startup in California has adapted the small group model to Jewish life, offering support for people to study ancient texts in community. The approach is attracting both young and old, the unaffiliated as well as synagogue members.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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Welcome to the church of 'holy chaos'

Prepare to be blown away by the Spirit at this church in Asheville, North Carolina, where a radical experiment in street ministry is supported by a mainline denomination.

By Joanne O'Sullivan Journalist

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Craig T. Kocher: Leading institutions through public tragedy

An institution's response to a crisis should reflect the core virtues that shape the community’s ongoing life and sense of purpose, writes the chaplain at the University of Richmond.

By Craig T. Kocher University chaplain, University of Richmond

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Death and resurrection of an urban church

Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis has redefined what it means to serve its urban community. The approach is simple: See your neighbors as children of God.

By Robert King Journalist

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