Christian Leadership

Robert P. Jones: White Christians have a theological and civic responsibility to oppose Christian nationalism

Ahead of the midterm election, Jones discusses his new book, “Backslide,” which analyzes racist and xenophobic forces at play through a large swath of white evangelicalism and what that means for the nation.

Balcony time and the art of faithful leadership

Reflection is not a luxury to enjoy after work is completed; it is part of the work, writes the director of Reflective Leadership Support at the Forum for Congregational Life.

By Jasmine Terry Okafor Director of Reflective Leadership Support

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Sleeping is an essential leadership practice

A pastor reflects on the story of Jesus calming the storm. But the takeaway lesson might not be what you think it is.

By Andy Stanton-Henry Co-director, Quaker Leadership Center at Earlham School of Religion

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How pastors can respond to vaccine hesitancy

A retired pediatrician and priest offers perspective on the rising incidence of vaccine hesitancy and how church leaders can serve the common good by supporting science-based public health.

By Vincent Joseph Kopp Retired pediatrician and priest

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How do you love your enemies in a time of war?

After 60 years of working for peace in Vietnam and Iran, a Mennonite peace pastor says human relationships are the key to understanding that we all are created in the image of God.

By Doug Hostetter Mennonite peace activist

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Deon K. Johnson: As America marks its 250th year, the church has a crucial role to play in accurately telling the nation’s story (long version)

The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri’s ministry of writing and sharing daily prayers touches people beyond his parishes, as does his family’s experience of a traumatic year caught up in the federal crackdown on immigrants.

Deon K. Johnson: As America marks its 250th year, the church has a crucial role to play in accurately telling the nation’s story

Responding to AI concerns is a matter of pastoral care

As with any significant community change, clergy need to support their congregants through the personal, ethical and social implications of AI, writes a pastor who also directs the Technology, Innovation & Digital Engagement Lab at Union Theological Seminary.