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Baptism and the Lord’s Supper: Best practices for worship and preaching

Whether you view them as sacraments or ordinances, baptism and communion have meaning because the church is a community, says the Rev. Michael J. Clingenpeel.

By Michael J. Clingenpeel

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Making transitions

A change of leadership can be difficult. Congregations, pastors and denominational leaders have to work hard to effect smooth pastoral leadership transitions.

By Bob Wells Faith & Leadership associate editor, retired

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Rock solid

By Sally Hicks Managing director and editor of Faith & Leadership

A dead church is resurrected. On a stretch of road in North Carolina’s Sandhills region, the Rev. Gil Wise’s entrepreneurial leadership and clear vision have helped create a thriving community.

Seizing the moment

AME founder Richard Allen saw in the 1793 yellow fever epidemic an opportunity to help his fellow citizens and to advocate for equality, writes Rochester Institute of Technology history professor Richard Newman.

By Richard Newman Associate professor, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Being the ministry

By Anne Krishnan Journalist

Leaders of Broad Street Ministry made a church to serve its neighbors. The result is an unconventional Christian community that embraces everyone from homeless people to investment bankers.

A theology of articulation

Telling the stories of those who have been forgotten depends on a retelling of the gospel story, says pastor Lisa Nichols Hickman, who directed a storytelling project in New Orleans.

By Lisa Nichols Hickman Associate pastor, Myers Park Presbyterian Church

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Telling the story

Don’t forget us -- tell our story. Everywhere they went in New Orleans, members of a church group from Pennsylvania heard the same plea. So they told the story -- in prose, video and poetry. Then the project got even bigger.

By Natalie Gott Vizuete Journalist

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Maturing missions

Short-term trips abroad inspire American Christians and harness their energy. But many congregations now are blending the volunteer approach with long-term, strategic partnerships.

By David Gibson Journalist

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Leading the follower

Being a good Christian disciple does not mean doing what you’re told. Because Christian leadership is rooted in community, followers need to be active and engaged.

By Bob Wells Faith & Leadership associate editor, retired

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Rendering unto God

What’s the best way to raise money during an economic crisis? Experts say focusing on “faith-raising,” not fundraising, is the key.

By David Gibson Journalist

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