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Vibrant institutions
Christian wisdom is nurtured over the course of time in institutions that act as bearers of tradition, laboratories for learning and incubators of leadership, says L. Gregory Jones.
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Gardner C. Taylor: What’s Christian about Christian leadership -- and Christian preaching?
Christian leadership is an easy and difficult role, an authority that is and is not, says the Rev. Gardner C. Taylor in a video interview.
Adam Hamilton: The church offers 'what's desperately needed'
Mainline Protestants are uniquely positioned to reinvigorate the American church by bringing together the evangelical and social gospels, the Rev. Adam Hamilton says in an interview with local television news anchor David Crabtree.
Robert Schnase: What's Christian about Christian leadership?
The life and ministry of Jesus is the source, tone, texture and telos of Christian leadership, says Bishop Robert Schnase.
Jenny Williams: When NOT to lead like Jesus
Should not leaders take their cues from Jesus? When dealing with the bully in an organization, perhaps not.
Richard Mouw: Wesley for Calvinists
John Wesley said “The world is my parish.” How might Christian institutional leaders follow his mantra to see the world—beyond their parish—like a missionary does?
Traditioned innovation: A biblical way of thinking
By being both innovative and faithful to tradition, we follow the pattern of the creating and redeeming God of Scripture, writes C. Kavin Rowe.
Discerning decisions
Ascension Health uses the Christian practice of discernment to make major corporate decisions. The seven-step process helps ensure decisions are grounded in prayer and are in line with the company’s mission and values.
Gene Robinson: What’s Christian about Christian leadership?
Christian leaders empower those whom they lead, says Bishop V. Gene Robinson.
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Why institutions matter
Reflecting on the book, “On Thinking Institutionally,” Duke Divinity School Dean L. Gregory Jones says Christian wisdom illustrates our need for institutions to shape and form us.