Christian Leadership

C. Kavin Rowe: The character of Christian leaders determines their impact

In a recent book, the professor of New Testament looks to Scripture to paint a picture of Christian leadership.

Explaining research relevant to Christian leaders

In this column, Faith & Leadership explores one piece of data that sheds light on what it means to be a Christian leader today.

Learning leadership lessons from the World Cup

The 2023 Women’s World Cup can teach us about the beauty of expanding the table for all, and the ongoing need for equality.

Laura Everett SkyE

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The emergence of AI requires ministers to be proactive

Rather than reacting with overblown fear or uncritical acceptance, Christian leaders should learn the benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence.

By A. Trevor Sutton Pastor and writer

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Individuals and institutions need intentional rest and reflection

Jesus modeled the requirement to step away in order to sustain his ministry, writes a director of programs and grants with Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Mycal X. Brickhouse Director of programs and grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Tim Keller’s final seminar

During his last three years of life, the pastor and teacher Tim Keller revealed how his faith, prayer life and trust in Christ were deepening. His witness offers lessons — and questions — for us all, writes a friend and former student.

By Mark R. Gornik Director, City Seminary of New York

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Plants can teach clergy a lot about building networks

Gardens grow in ways that are mutually supportive and connected. That’s an underground lesson for pastors, writes the director of the Thriving in Ministry Coordination Program at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Alaina Kleinbeck Director, Thriving in Ministry Coordination Program

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Learning from Saddleback, veteran of online church

Saddleback Church’s Jay Kranda explains how the megachurch uses innovative approaches to better serve its members.

By Shari Finnell Journalist

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Acknowledging the past to chart a course for the future

David Goatley’s installation as Fuller Theological Seminary’s new president was a master class in beginning a ministry assignment, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By David L. Odom Executive director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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Long-term adoption of hybrid services represents a major shift from the traditional church model

The pandemic has drastically changed congregational leaders’ attitudes about virtual services, experts say.

By Shari Finnell Journalist

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More and better ideas always come

A scarcity mindset leads us to hoard ideas, but one of generosity helps grow them, writes a managing director of grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Victoria Atkinson White Director of Grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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