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Christian Leadership, Pastoral leadership, Management, Money

Sarah Ngu: Why pastors should support labor organizing

Because work problems are common for congregants, clergy have a responsibility to help change work conditions, says an executive director of a church.

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Money, Budget & financial management, New economic models, Stewardship & fundraising

Money, mission and meeting in person -- a new study looks at COVID-19's effect on churches

More than 550 congregations took part in Lake Institute’s survey about the pandemic. While their finances have been impacted, many faith communities are adapting, which will be critical moving forward.

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Reconciliation, Racial & ethnic, Money, New economic models

Alaina Kleinbeck: Learning about reparations makes clear their need

For newcomers to the call for reparations, understanding the need to move beyond atonement to restitution is a crucial step, writes the director of the Thriving in Ministry Coordination Program at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

Production manager Ruben Torres roasts coffee beans at the Harvest Hands facility using a roaster donated by Cal Turner, former chairman and CEO of Dollar General. Photos by John Partipilo

Innovation, Social innovation, Money, New economic models

'Here for you, not because of you' -- Nashville nonprofit serves up coffee, soap and empowerment

Building on strengths and taking the long view, a Christ-centered South Nashville nonprofit emerges as a catalyst for holistic community development.

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Money, New economic models, Sustainability, Reconciliation, Racial & ethnic

Dave Odom: What does financial sustainability mean in the midst of inequity?

How we measure the investment in organizations can shortchange commitments that different racial, ethnic and cultural communities make to their ministries, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

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Money, Stewardship & fundraising, Financial crisis, Philanthropy

Melissa Spas: How do you fundraise and ask for major gifts? Don't pitch. Nurture relationships first.

Fundraising is about forming relationships, sharing the mission of your organization, and inviting others to participate, writes the managing director for the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving.

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Money, Financial crisis, Sustainability, Christian Leadership, Congregations

Will the church financially survive the COVID-19 pandemic?

Twelve Christian leaders share their thoughts on how the coronavirus pandemic might affect the financial health and sustainability of American churches.

Illustration by Jessamyn Rubio

Money, Management, Laity, Clergy/lay relationship

Dave Odom: Connecting time and money

Congregational priorities help focus how church staff spend their time, influencing a substantial part of the budget, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

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Money, Philanthropy, Innovation, Social innovation

Darren Walker: Justice is calling to the weary soul of a nation

The head of the Ford Foundation discusses his philosophy of philanthropy, proximity and social justice, including the role faith communities and their leaders should play.

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Money, Philanthropy, Management, Strategy

Victoria Atkinson White: Your grant writing needs the expert next door

The biggest names are not always the best choices when it comes to a successful grant application. Look locally and talk to the people who know your community and what works in your context.

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We underestimate the brokenness brought about by racism -- and the creativity needed to reverse it -- but Christianity offers a way forward to healing and reconciliation, says the executive director of Arrabon.

A learning resource for Christian leaders and their institutions from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Sarah Ngu: Why pastors should support labor organizing

Money, mission and meeting in person -- a new study looks at COVID-19's effect on churches

Alaina Kleinbeck: Learning about reparations makes clear their need

'Here for you, not because of you' -- Nashville nonprofit serves up coffee, soap and empowerment

Dave Odom: What does financial sustainability mean in the midst of inequity?

Melissa Spas: How do you fundraise and ask for major gifts? Don't pitch. Nurture relationships first.

Will the church financially survive the COVID-19 pandemic?

Dave Odom: Connecting time and money

Darren Walker: Justice is calling to the weary soul of a nation

Victoria Atkinson White: Your grant writing needs the expert next door

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