Change

What are we rebuilding and why?

Congregations should see with new eyes as they re-envision ministries in a world reshaped by twin pandemics, 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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Greeting our return when the old is gone and the new is here

As we resume in-person ways, churches are uniquely equipped to welcome people back, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Nathan Kirkpatrick Principal, Saison Consulting, LLC

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James Heynen: 'The truth is our friend'

Leading change in organizations requires discovering the truth and avoiding blame, says a longtime consultant.

How to host online meetings with Christian hospitality

Virtual gatherings are here to stay, so let’s host them well, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Gretchen E. Ziegenhals Spiritual director and retreat leader

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Kenneth Young: There's a better way to manage pastoral transitions

What if we imagined pastoral transitions as a relay race, in which each leader passes the baton to the next? asks a Baptist pastor.

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

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Disruption is often the key to renewal

When churches struggle to change their habits, stopping everything can open a way forward, says a church planter and pastor.

By Jason Butler Pastor, Open Table United Methodist Church

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Gregory C. Ellison II: 'It's good to see you. Welcome to Fearless Dialogues. Are you ready for change?'

Seeing and hearing those who have been overlooked is a primary task of leadership and a prerequisite for sustainable change, says a Candler School of Theology professor. His nonprofit, Fearless Dialogues, helps unlikely partners engage in hard conversations.