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Building from strength

A Cooperative Baptist Fellowship ministry in South Carolina has created a sustainable model for community development by focusing on assets -- those of the neighborhood and those of the organization.

By Alicia Lutz Journalist

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Justice on the waterfront

Drawing on the unique gifts of church members and the vision of its lawyer-priest, a Catholic parish in the waterfront city of Hoboken launches a legal clinic to help residents in need.

By Ansley Roan Journalist

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ESTEEM prepares Catholic college students for church leadership now

At a dozen colleges nationwide, ESTEEM is keeping young Catholics in the church by giving them the knowledge, confidence and skills to lead now, while they're still revved up and raring to go.

By Susan L. Oppat Journalist

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Resources on Christian leadership

How is Christian leadership unique? What are the new challenges for Christian leaders in a complex and busy world? From the Faith & Leadership archives, here are resources to help.

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.