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TagsAn octogenarian ponders the post-pandemic church
How do you plan for tomorrow in a fractured, fast-moving and ever-evolving world? asks the founding director of Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

‘Everyday Contemplative’
You don’t have to be a monk or hermit to commit to contemplative praying and living, L. Roger Owens writes in this excerpt from his new book.

What brings you joy? An urban neighborhood strengthens its community by asking unexpected questions
The Learning Tree initiative takes a different route to enhancing community by focusing on talents and gifts — not poverty.

Peer groups for pastors can create a healthy ecosystem of support
A supportive space for pastors where they don’t have to explain their work can be key in preventing isolation in ministry.

Why doubt is important for leaders
A newly elected councilmember in Campbell, California, discovered that politics was his vocation after family crises shook his faith.

Choi Hee An: Postcolonial leadership is a new model for Asian immigrant leaders
Humility, communality and authenticity are key aspects of a leadership style developed by Asian immigrant leaders to adapt to the American context, says a professor at Boston University.
Latino students succeed in graduate school with the support of the Hispanic Theological Initiative
HTI’s emphasis on mentoring, editorial support and community has created a network that participants refer to as la familia.

At 90, Leighton Ford reflects on the ministry of mentoring
After decades of preaching at crusades, Leighton Ford turned his attention to mentoring Christian leaders. He embraces new methods while staying focused on the timeless need for a friend for the journey.

"Voices for Vocational Accompaniment: Leading, Mentoring, and Learning From the Next Generation"
In this excerpt from a new book by the Forum for Theological Exploration, a mentor reflects on the urgency of young people discovering their prophetic vocation in and after the pandemic.

Robert Rueda: Students in the Rio Grande Valley are ‘an incredible gift to the United States’
Campus minister Robert Rueda inspires students with his message that their experience prepares them to be leaders. Then they get to work.