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The last forty years have seen transitions in mainline churches that feel, for many, like a journey into the wilderness. Yet God is calling us in this moment, not to grieve over …
To be faithful to the gospel, all ministry must be indigenous; it must participate in the distinctive practices and perspectives of the people among whom ministry is taking place. …
Henri Nouwen's statement that too many clergy are "lonely ministers practicing lonely ministry" can be amplified in the years leading up to and immediately following retirement. …
The people are the churchnot just the pastor. Yet, in many congregations there is a heavy imbalance in the ownership of ministry. Clergy and paid staff are seen as God's agents in …
Randy Litchfield's fresh look at the perennial question of vocation combines theological reflection on the development of personal spiritual identity with a thoughtful look at the …
A church can be a dangerous place. The perils may be so obvious, they become "e;elephants"e; standing in the fellowship hall, lurking in the sanctuary, ready to spring into …
Leadership can be mentally, emotionally, and spiritually exhausting. The pace is relentless. The expectations are weighty. The challenges are daunting. But it is possible to live …
Traditioned innovation is a habit of being and living that cultivates a certain kind of moral imagination shaped by storytelling and expressed in creative, transformational action. …
How clergy and congregations can navigate the tricky transition from one pastor to the next.The Changeover Zoneaddresses a critical and perennial need in the church: the process …
How many things does your church do just because that's the way it's always been done? Does your congregation value tradition over passion and stability over creativity? If so, …