Reflections & Research
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January 25, 2022
Candice Marie Benbow: Beyond brokenness — God wants us whole, well and thriving
In her new book, a writer and public theologian reframes God’s loving expectations for us using a vision of fullness and self-expression, right down to the lipstick.
read moreabout Candice Marie Benbow: Beyond brokenness — God wants us whole, well and thrivingJanuary 25, 2022
Yes in God’s Back Yard wants to build homes for those most in need of them
A faith-based initiative anchored in San Diego would use property owned by religious institutions to help address an affordable-housing crisis.
read moreabout Yes in God’s Back Yard wants to build homes for those most in need of themJanuary 11, 2022
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.
read moreabout Choi Hee An: Postcolonial leadership is a new model for Asian immigrant leadersDecember 14, 2021
Ditch the hero narrative and tell a story about your community
Telling a story about your organization that focuses on its place can help motivate and inspire people to return to the pews, writes a professor at Trinity Christian College.
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