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Women clergy and the pandemic: Weary, but not giving up
In these profiles, four clergywomen share their pandemic stories. Like many American women, they’ve struggled to balance work, home and community in lives upended by the coronavirus.
Link to author Yonat Shimron
By Yonat Shimron
Journalist
Francis Su: How does mathematics contribute to human flourishing?
Only a few people will get a Ph.D. in math. But everyone can learn math and experience the beauty, joy and growth that it offers, says the author of “Mathematics for Human Flourishing” in an interview.
Tito Madrazo: 'God in the crucible of migration'
The close connection between the lived experiences of Hispanic/Latinx pastors in the United States and the lived experiences of their congregants creates a powerful dynamic in preaching, author Tito Madrazo says in this interview about his new book, “Predicadores: Hispanic Preaching and Immigrant Identity.”
Keith Wasserman and Christine D. Pohl: How hospitality and faithful discipleship make for good work
For 40 years, Good Works has served people living in poverty in southeastern Ohio with respect and dignity. In a new book, founder Keith Wasserman and ethicist Christine D. Pohl explore what makes this ministry an authentic expression of Christian life and discipleship.
'It must be you.' A nonprofit helps Latino Catholic young adults grow in faith and build community
Iskali was created by a 19-year-old to support other young adults in the church. More than a decade later, it offers faith formation, mentorship, scholarships and other opportunities for a new generation to grow in Christ.
Link to author Shanna Johnson
By Shanna Johnson
Journalist
The opportunity of fruitful fear
How we honor fear’s presence and consider its purpose can shift its role in our lives, writes the director of the Thriving Congregations Coordination Program at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Link to author Kelly Ryan
By Kelly Ryan
Director, Thriving Congregations Coordination Program
Wanda M. Lundy: From Good Friday to Easter Sunday
The last year has been a reminder that death is part of the process that moves us toward new life, writes an assistant professor, mentoring program leader and pastor.
Link to author Wanda M. Lundy
By Wanda M. Lundy
Assistant professor, New York Theological Seminary
Victoria Atkinson White: Reframing your question might focus your answer and make it achievable
Trusted individuals and institutions can challenge us by making abstract questions concrete and then expecting us to answer them, writes a managing director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Link to author Victoria Atkinson White
By Victoria Atkinson White
Managing director, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity
William H. Lamar IV: Sentiment isn't enough to combat oppression
A pastor whose church in Washington, D.C., was vandalized by white supremacists urges his fellow Christians to avoid feel-good responses and instead act in community to disrupt systems of oppression.
Link to author William H. Lamar IV
By William H. Lamar IV
Pastor, Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church
Joyce del Rosario: Did you eat? What Filipino/a/x American theology brings to the table
The tradition of hospitality informs a theology of abundance and a deep understanding of the Trinity for Filipinos, writes a Filipino/a/x American scholar.
Link to author Joyce del Rosario
By Joyce del Rosario
Assistant professor, Pacific School of Religion
