
Christian leadership begins and ends in God, says Bishop Janice Riggle Huie.
Christian leaders share their thoughts about the distinctive features of their work in this series of video interviews taped in 2009.
Christian leadership begins and ends in God, says Bishop Janice Riggle Huie.
You’re invited to the most exciting adventure in the world, says L. Gregory Jones in this 2008 lecture: Bearing transformative witness through effective and faithful Christian leadership.
“It’s kind of simple,” says Duke’s Coach K: “Be a good person.”
Before we’re leaders, we’re followers, the Rev. Adam Hamilton says in an interview with local television news anchor David Crabtree.
The role model for leadership is Jesus, says Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie.
Christians can help people of all faiths understand “the nature and practice of love,” says leadership expert Ronald A. Heifetz.
Forgiveness and love of enemies are at the heart of leadership, says L’Arche founder Jean Vanier.
‘There is no leadership that is Christian,’ says Bishop Paul J.M. Kawimbe. The distinction is that Christian leaders act with integrity, humility and meekness.
Christian leaders empower those whom they lead, says Bishop V. Gene Robinson.
The life and ministry of Jesus is the source, tone, texture and telos of Christian leadership, says Bishop Robert Schnase.
Christian leadership is an easy and difficult role, an authority that is and is not, says the Rev. Gardner C. Taylor in a video interview.
Faith, humility and the ability to honor different perspectives are vital attributes of Christian leadership, says the Rev. Dr. Brian K. Blount.
Decentralized networks and intergenerational storytelling better prepare organizations for leadership succession, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
In the midst of ongoing political turmoil, pastors can step back and cling to three affirmations.
The emergence of COVID changed our lives. Professor and researcher Scott Thumma highlights how congregations have changed.
“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.
If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”
— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective
Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.
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