
Benjamin McNutt
Writer
Benjamin McNutt is the former blog editor at Faith & Leadership. He is a graduate of Duke Divinity School.










Discuss: Christians in public

Much of the innovation and energy in American Christianity today comes from folks like Jimmy Lin. Church leaders, how are you responding?

Benjamin McNutt: Four ways to be boring

How your organization kills creativity and what you can do about it.

Discuss: The benefits of daydreaming

There’s a difference between letting the mind wander and mentally checking out.

Benjamin McNutt: 'Thank God, it will soon be dark'

Medieval monks scribbled lessons on humor and perseverance in their manuscript margins.





Discuss: 10,000 hour rule

How long does it take to be good at something? Malcolm Gladwell thinks 10,000 hours.

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants
“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.
If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”
— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective
Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.
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