Reflections & Research
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February 6, 2024
Lessons from pastors who have left parish ministry
Though the number of pastors leaving parish ministry hasn’t amounted to a “great resignation,” those who have left still offer insight into the current state of the American church.
read moreabout Lessons from pastors who have left parish ministryJanuary 23, 2024
What does mentoring look like?
A longtime friend resisted the title “mentor,” but that’s what he was to many, writes the executive director of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
read moreabout What does mentoring look like?January 18, 2024
Brian Ide: Unselfish love could bridge what divides us
In a new documentary, conversations about love that extends beyond sentimentality point the way toward connection.
read moreabout Brian Ide: Unselfish love could bridge what divides usJanuary 9, 2024
As more pastors age and retire, churches appear to be facing a succession crisis, a study says
According to recent research, the average age of pastors is rising and the number of younger — and aspiring — clergy appears to be in decline.
read moreabout As more pastors age and retire, churches appear to be facing a succession crisis, a study says