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Leadership development in Christian institutions

The challenges facing Christian institutions today require innovative solutions in all aspects of the work. Senior leaders must cultivate the conditions for the work to flourish, which means nurturing talent across levels and roles. This series from Faith & Leadership will help you navigate the issues of leadership development.

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Pete Gerend: Leaders must live with uncertainty

Today’s leaders have to cope with a changing world, according to “Leading in Context,” a study by Duke Corporate Education. That’s why they need to develop beliefs and mindsets that allow them to respond to shifting environments, says Duke CE’s managing director for North America.

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Trusting youth to lead

As some churches scramble for a quick solution to waning youth programs, a Lexington, Kentucky, church has found success in building over time and empowering their young people as leaders.

By Kory Wilcoxson Pastor and journalist
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The future of faith is listening

While national studies can give us a broad picture of religion in the U.S., effective faith leaders must listen to the actual people in their local contexts.

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How should we repurpose our assets with faithful generosity?

The Faithful Generosity Story Shelf is a collection of stories that highlights congregations and other religious groups who are using their assets and resources in creative ways as an expression of faithful giving.

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