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The Christian Latina Leadership Institute empowers women to lead

A two-year certificate program helps Latinas to fulfill their callings as ministers and in other fields by offering practical and spiritual education.

By Bekah McNeel Journalist and author

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Why would an established organization change its name?

Leadership Education at Duke Divinity is now the Forum for Congregational Life. The organization’s executive director explains that there are important reasons for the name change, including a revised focus.

By David L. Odom Executive director, Forum for Congregational Life

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Is AI out of control?

One researcher’s survey on technology use in congregations points to how quickly new technology can be adopted, both willingly and not.

By A. Trevor Sutton Pastor and writer

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Leadership grief is the sorrow of unchosen possibilities

Leaders should acknowledge the sense of loss that comes with having to let go of some opportunities so that they can focus on others.

By Kate Rae Davis Executive Director, Center for Transforming Engagement

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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

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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

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From metrics to meaning: Leading with wisdom in the age of data

It’s important to recognize that while metrics tell part of a congregation’s story, they cannot measure the stirrings of conviction or the whispers of the Spirit, writes a church leadership consultant.

By Chris Aho Church leadership consultant

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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

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Better leadership through better listening

When leaders seek out and pay attention to unexpected voices, wisdom follows, writes a director of grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Victoria Atkinson White Vice President for Grants and Programs, Church Benefits Association

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Coffee hour and the beauty of lingering with one another

Instead of being driven by efficiency and urgency, what if we slowed down and made space for transformation? writes a PCUSA minister.

By Mihee Kim-Kort PCUSA minister

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Where do we go from here? One approach to help white Christian workplaces become more inclusive

The unfreeze, change, freeze model, developed in the 1940s, is a practical way for predominantly white workplaces to embrace and implement cultural change.

By Kenneth Young Pastor and director of external relationships, Massachusetts Council of Churches

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