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Alaina Kleinbeck: Formation is collective work
The prophet Jeremiah presents a vision for spiritual formation that includes the faith-related institutions and organizations that surround families and congregations.
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Josary Moreno Mejia interprets as the Rev. Dr. D.K. Kearney preaches and the Rev. Cesar Moreno prays during a revival on the grounds of Turner Memorial AME in Hyattsville, Maryland. The two pastors and their congregations jointly hosted the four-week event in September. Photos by Pete Marovich
Sharing a building leads to a shared mission for an AME church and a Latino congregation
Two pastors built a friendship across barriers of language and culture, uniting their congregations and together reaching out to their community.
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What can churches do in response to the #MeToo movement?
Christian leaders who want to respond faithfully to survivors of sexual misconduct can find guidance in a #MeToo toolkit and other resources.
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Afraid to preach and teach about money in your congregation? Don't be.
Breaking the taboo about money talk can be fruitful for congregations, a new study shows. The more congregations talk about money, the more likely they are to see a corresponding increase in giving, according to the National Study of Congregations’ Economic Practices.
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Ann Helmke: Working together at the intersection of society and faith
As a ‘faith liaison’ for San Antonio, the ELCA minister connects the city government to its faith community through activating partnerships and networking.
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Cleve Tinsley IV: Black Protestants have a unique relationship with science
In trying to expand definitions of religious expression in the black community, the religious studies scholar says black Protestants can offer insight into collaboration between faith and science.
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Jennifer McClure: Jesus' social network connects the stigmatized to society
An analysis of Jesus’ social network helps us better understand and imitate his relationships with the marginalized, says a professor of religion and sociology.
Emiliano Lerda speaks at a rally at the Nebraska Statehouse in September 2017 to support DACA recipients in response to the Trump administration's decision to end the DACA program. Photo courtesy of Immigrant Legal Center
Emiliano Lerda: A growing Nebraska nonprofit with faith roots focuses on free legal aid for immigrants
The executive director of the Immigrant Legal Center discusses his own journey as an immigrant and the rapid growth of the legal center founded by Methodists.
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Together on the borders: A worship experience
This service invites reflection on Isaiah 43:1-7 and border crossings, leading participants to wonder: What can Christians do in the face of restrictive and unjust boundaries? In what ways does Christian hope reside on the borders?
The Rev. Audra Abt presides over the Spanish "Misa," or Mass, at a home service in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photos by Alex Maness
A multilingual priest connects her congregation and its community through language and listening
The Rev. Audra Abt started a Spanish-language Mass and a health access ministry, meeting neighbors’ needs and rejuvenating a small church in Greensboro, North Carolina.