Poor neighborhoods usually lack more than money. They lack leaders. John M. Perkins has spent five decades strengthening disenfranchised communities by raising up leaders from an often-overlooked location -- within.
Pastors no longer automatically hold positions of community influence. But they can -- and should -- earn a place in their communities by participating in them, says pastor and author Nelson Granade.
The protagonist of the novel “Watership Down” is an ordinary bunny. But he’s humble, courageous, innovative and able to synthesize opposing ideas. These qualities make him a good leader, says Gretchen E. Ziegenhals.
Working far from the point where church meets the world, bishops must encourage pastors and laity while finding their own satisfaction from a third-row seat, says Bishop Robert Schnase.
What is a leader? A great listener to the 'silent word.'
Pastors are in the peculiar position of having to speak a word that is too big, says the Rev. Gardner C. Taylor in a video interview.
As Christianity changes shape, the new monastic movement is experimenting with practices of faith for a new time, says Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.
Despite his flaws, Billy Graham is a model for Christian life and ministry, says an expert in Christian history who is writing a book about the renowned evangelist.
As he prepares to return to pastoral ministry after leading the Transition into Ministry program -- his ninth transition in 27 years -- David Wood offers wisdom from his nomadic existence.
Disapproval of religious leaders' political activism has increased exponentially.