Author

Maria Mallory White

Journalist

Maria Mallory White is a freelance writer who has worked for Business Week, Black Enterprise, U.S. News & World Report, the Baltimore Sun and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A graduate of the Candler School of Theology, she is a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal church.

Pastors and peer groups

By Maria Mallory White Journalist

A new study indicates that congregations benefit when their leaders participate in peer groups.

Hope in conflict

By Maria Mallory White Journalist

Can conflict be constructive? Christian leaders turn denominational battles into opportunities for transformation and reconciliation.

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Generate a religion demographics report for your zip code

This tool from the Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) assists church and community leaders in accessing free online information about their communities. The initial map shows the location of other churches in your area and the Community Profile Builder provides you with social, economic and religious information on the community or neighborhoods you select.

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