N. Kurt Barnes: No small battle
Facing the financial crisis. The CFO of the Episcopal Church talks about layoffs, reducing expenses and thinking about development in a new way.
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Rachel Anderson: Consuming our way to compassion
As an ad coupling Haiti relief with a credit card application shows, it’s not just our vices that can be manipulated. Our virtues can as well.
L. Gregory Jones: You have to be willing to take risks
In an interview with local television newscaster David Crabtree, the dean of Duke Divinity School talks about why it’s important for leaders to make bold moves in times of crisis -- and his deepening appreciation for the book of Numbers.
Rachel Anderson: Rebuilding a moral economy
It would be easy, in our financial climate, to pursue a moral race-to-the-bottom. Rebuilding morality in the financial sector is far more difficult.
Auburn Theological Seminary
How theological schools should raise money
A new report by researchers at Auburn Theological Seminary offers guidance for seminaries trying to raise money in tough times. The data, though derived from theological schools, has implications for nonprofits as well.
Arthur Jones: The Orphan’s Mite
In the US, we struggle to convince our church members to give 3%. A Kenyan orphan gave 50%.
Louis Weeks: Should pastors know what members give?
It may be common wisdom that congregational leaders should be blind to who gives how much. This is misguided.
John Schmalzbauer: Newspapers and the mainline in parallel decline
The parallels between the decline in print journalism and that in mainline Protestantism are eerie. Their renewal will require creative renewals of the best of their traditions for a new day.
Rachel Anderson: Reclaiming Christian wisdom in an economic crisis
Some wise leaders saw the financial collapse coming. How can the rest of us draw on that wisdom to promote a surer economic foundation now?
Rx for layoff survivor sickness
Author and coach David Noer offers five strategies for managers to rebuild morale and regain momentum among the workers who remain after layoffs.
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