A new lens can ease the strain of ministry
A bivocational pastor draws from her career as a therapist to suggest that viewing ministry through the lens of unconditional positive regard can help clergy focus on what is thriving.
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Unashamed to seek the common good
When we are motivated by the Holy Spirit, we show up as instruments of God’s tenderness, mercy and compassion, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
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Mycal X. Brickhouse
Director of programs and grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity
Embodying veritas: A charism of pursuing truth in love
A Catholic theologian and author for the Theological Education Between the Times series writes about recommitting to the gift of the Spirit that fuels her organization.
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Colleen Mary Mallon
Theologian, educator and director of mission formation, Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose
Kwok Pui Lan: Writing our stories and finding ourselves
A matriarch of Asian American theology discusses storytelling, representation and capacity building with a director of educational programs at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
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Angie Kay Hong
Director of Educational Programs, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity
President Jimmy Carter’s simple clarity of faith
The former president’s message was that the work of faith is hard but the calling is simple, writes a former executive director of the New Baptist Covenant who worked with Carter.
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Hannah McMahan King
Nonprofit director
A Sanctified Art creates worship materials that affirm diversity and expand imagination
A woman-led ministry of theologically trained creatives is offering faith communities around the world a new vision for telling ancient stories.
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Edie Gross
Journalist
Podcast: ‘Otis Moss III: Thriving in Turbulent Times’
In this podcast, Prince Rivers interviews Otis Moss III about mentorship, his recent book and how to thrive in modern ministry.
Interest in chaplaincy grows as the role expands to serve more in society
Both demand for and interest in chaplain positions have expanded in recent years as the role of religious institutions changes. But those seeking well-paid, full-time employment might be disappointed.
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Tracy Simmons
Executive director, SpokaneFAVS.com
Resurrection love: Caring for bodies this Easter
A story about a hands-on ministry to the sick reflects the love of Jesus. But even in a novel, the realities of such care are challenging, writes a spiritual director and retreat leader.
Link to author Gretchen E. Ziegenhals
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Gretchen E. Ziegenhals
Spiritual director and retreat leader
Mindful mentoring can help develop leaders
Studies show that while mentoring can make a difference, especially for women and people of color, mentoring alone is not enough. A white male administrator shares his ideas about ways leaders can leverage their roles to support and advocate for women and people from marginalized groups.
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Todd Maberry
Managing director, Ormond Center at Duke Divinity School
Lessons from pastors who have left parish ministry
Though the number of pastors leaving parish ministry hasn’t amounted to a “great resignation,” those who have left still offer insight into the current state of the American church.
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G. Jeffrey MacDonald
Journalist and UCC minister
