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Onward, Christian soldier!

He transformed the Army - why not the church? A retired general brings his considerable organizational skills to helping the Catholic Church in the U.S.

By David Gibson Journalist

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Fitting it all together

Sarah Nazimova-Baum’s path was never straight, but her journey has become a source for much of her ministry.

By Chris Blumhofer

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A holistic approach to wellness

By Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell Research director, Duke Clergy Health Initiative

Pastors work in a complex relationship network. New research shows that efforts to improve clergy health must go beyond eating well and exercise to account for the influence of congregations and denominational polity.

Who in the world are these people?

By Bob Wells Faith & Leadership associate editor, retired

Each congregation is unique. Learning to “exegete” the people you are called to lead is an important skill, especially for new pastors.

Work and prayer

By Melanie Ave Communications manager, Concordia Seminary St. Louis

Trappist monks become entrepreneurs. Brothers at a monastery in Missouri run a business enterprise while also dedicating their lives to God.

Finding redemption in recession

By David Gibson Journalist

Many pastors face the challenge of their careers. Pastors across the country talk about what they see when they look out at the pews and what they say from the pulpit.

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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