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Creating Jobs for Life

Jobs for Life grew from a friendship between a businessman and a pastor into an international organization, with a training method and curriculum now offered through churches, rescue missions and community centers in 275 cities and nine countries.

By Bridgette A. Lacy Journalist

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The Wabash way

The Wabash Center strengthens theological education by providing a place for teachers of theology and religion to share ideas, reflect on practices and keep pace with a fast-changing environment -- and to relax and have fun.

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Journalist and UCC minister

Money and faith: William G. Enright and the big American taboo

As the first full-time director of the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, William Enright helped transform the conversation about congregations, money and faith.

By Mike Redmond Journalist

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Digital disciples

A Lutheran pastor in Pennsylvania uses social media to engage youth in the ancient teachings of the church, a reflection of his deep belief that God is everywhere, including online.

By Elizabeth Wellington Journalist

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Great joy for all the people

Christmas provides an opportunity for residents of a North Carolina retirement community to help others with a drive-thru light display that involves many members of the community and raises food and money for the needy.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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Beloved and essential

A decades-old soup kitchen at the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul in Boston has evolved into a homeless ministry in which men and women learn leadership by taking responsibility for helping one another.

By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Journalist and UCC minister

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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.