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Ken Eriks: Staff is a rich resource that God has entrusted to us
Renewing the Reformed Church in America depends in large part on developing the denominational staff, says the director of transformational engagement.
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Dave Odom: Why focus on developing your staff as leaders?
The challenges facing Christian institutions today require innovative solutions in all aspects of the work. Senior leaders must cultivate the conditions for the work to flourish, which means nurturing talent across levels and roles, says the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
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Laura E. Everett: Low-budget leadership development
How do you develop leaders in your organization without funding? The executive director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches offers 10 ideas for leadership development on a shoestring.
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Nathan Kirkpatrick: 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.
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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.
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The lessons and questions of a pandemic year
One year into the disruptions caused by COVID-19, faith leaders from around the country discuss what has been learned and what still needs to be asked.
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Dave Odom: The next three most faithful steps
After an unprecedented year, looking ahead can feel overwhelming. The right questions and partners can help prioritize what comes next, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
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Victoria Atkinson White: Frankly planning for roadblocks is an advantage for pastors
Church leaders can remain focused on their goals by anticipating challenges, naming them, and preparing for them, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
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Sarah Ngu: Why pastors should support labor organizing
Because work problems are common for congregants, clergy have a responsibility to help change work conditions, says an executive director of a church.
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Frank Yamada: Theological schools are diverse, and the pandemic will affect them differently
The long-term financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic remains to be seen, but the struggles will be as diverse as the schools themselves, says the executive director of The Association of Theological Schools.
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Gretchen E. Ziegenhals: 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.
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Victoria Atkinson White: Facing wicked problems in anxious times
When we approach dauntingly complex decisions from a place of empathy and curiosity, we might discover a different solution, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
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Maria Teresa Gastón: On the other side of the 'groan zone'
Why wade into the turbulent water of collaborative problem solving? Because facilitative leadership is both necessary and possible, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
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