Reflections
May 15, 2012 | We are still torn, in our churches and in our hearts, between the impulse toward reconciliation with our enemies and the conviction that God’s justice must be upheld, writes the professor of Bible and practical theology. Read more »
May 8, 2012 | How can pastors connect more deeply to the lives of laity? They can begin with visitation and prayer, writes the president of Fuller Theological Seminary. Read more »
May 8, 2012 | Search committees are sometimes in awe of their responsibility to chart the future of a congregation and examine the qualifications of a prospective pastor. This strategic work isn’t just about identifying a skilled leader but about finding one with the right mix of skills and character. Read more »
April 24, 2012 | Resilience in the Christian sense is not toughness. It is a lived hope, a way to keep getting up again that has its roots in God’s permanent faithfulness. Read more »
April 24, 2012 | The 1960s campaign to integrate churches needs to be remembered and re-examined, says the author of “The Last Segregated Hour: The Memphis Kneel-Ins and the Campaign for Southern Church Desegregation.” Read more »
April 24, 2012 | A “Sesame Street” character designed to draw attention to hunger among American children inspires a pastor to think about the message of the Sermon on the Mount. Read more »
April 10, 2012 | Perseverance is critical for transformative leadership -- but can be tough to spot on a résumé. Talent scouts should learn to ask questions to discover whether job candidates are resilient, disciplined and hungry for new challenges. Read more »
April 10, 2012 | Jesus begins and ends his life swaddled in strips of cloth -- a symbol in the ancient days of being cherished, writes the senior minister of Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. Read more »
April 3, 2012 | The public witness of the Moravian Church influences and welcomes Christians from other faith traditions, says the professor at Wake Forest University. Read more »
March 27, 2012 | The problem is not just that some Christian institutions are failing but that we are not experimenting, failing and then learning from our missteps to create more sustainable, innovative institutions. Read more »
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