Christian Leadership

Explaining research relevant to Christian leaders

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

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Image link to article: Declining volunteerism is changing the church experience

Declining volunteerism is changing the church experience

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Long-term adoption of hybrid services represents a major shift from the traditional church model

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

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Churches are exploring new ways to offer VBS amid volunteer shortages

Churches are exploring new ways to offer VBS amid volunteer shortages

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Church attendance is still evolving in a post-pandemic world

Church attendance is still evolving in a post-pandemic world

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: As debates persist about their roles, women increasingly create their own spaces as congregational leaders

As debates persist about their roles, women increasingly create their own spaces as congregational leaders

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Larger churches have had an easier, more successful transition to using technology after the pandemic

Larger churches have had an easier, more successful transition to using technology after the pandemic

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: As more pastors age and retire, churches appear to be facing a succession crisis, a study says

As more pastors age and retire, churches appear to be facing a succession crisis, a study says

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Understanding wellness and mental health among pastors in 2024

Understanding wellness and mental health among pastors in 2024

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Study reveals clergy leaders often lack adequate training in five key areas

Study reveals clergy leaders often lack adequate training in five key areas

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Young women are leaving churches at higher rates than young men

Young women are leaving churches at higher rates than young men

By Shari Finnell Journalist

Image link to article: Church income isn’t keeping pace with inflation — but here’s how faith leaders can encourage giving and growth

Church income isn’t keeping pace with inflation — but here’s how faith leaders can encourage giving and growth

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

Image link to article: Five years after the start of the COVID pandemic, here are three ways congregations continue to be affected

Five years after the start of the COVID pandemic, here are three ways congregations continue to be affected

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

Image link to article: Younger adults pray less often than older adults, but that might not mean they are less spiritual

Younger adults pray less often than older adults, but that might not mean they are less spiritual

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

Image link to article: Many churchgoers are engaging with multiple churches, new research finds

Many churchgoers are engaging with multiple churches, new research finds

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

Image link to article: More congregants joined churches from 2020 to 2025 than in previous years

More congregants joined churches from 2020 to 2025 than in previous years

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

Joy and play are defiant ‘acts of dignity’

Celebration and imagination fuel resilient, faithful leadership, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Elizabeth Tamez Méndez Director of Programs and Grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

Image link to article: Joy and play are defiant ‘acts of dignity’

Compassion as a sacred source for spiritual leadership

We must be present and undistracted in order to practice compassion. The result can be transformative.

By Aizaiah Yong Executive Director, Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research

Image link to article: Compassion as a sacred source for spiritual leadership

How to lead as a pastor when you’re uncertain of your own future

A Scottish pastor facing possible deportation because of a backlog in visas for religious workers reflects on leading a congregation amid deep personal uncertainty.

By Gary D. Noonan Senior pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood, Missouri

Image link to article: How to lead as a pastor when you’re uncertain of your own future