Christian leadership begins and ends in God, says Bishop Janice Riggle Huie.
What’s Christian about Christian leadership?
Christian leaders share their thoughts about the distinctive features of their work in this series of video interviews taped in 2009.
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.
How to manage the Judas in all of us
All Christian leaders are vulnerable to the discontent and disillusionment that plagued Judas. There are ways to check that, especially during Lent, writes the associate program director for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Retirement comes in phases
Retirement can be a tool to help discern God’s call into a next season, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
‘The Asbury Outpouring’ one year later
An academic at Kentucky’s Asbury University reflects on the connection that students were seeking in the 16-day spiritual event that captured the world’s attention.
Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants
“The Reflective Leadership Grant gave me space and resources to connect with colleagues from diverse traditions and hear about what God is up to across the church…” — Emily McGinley, City Church San Francisco
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 28, 2024.
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