Reflections & Research
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February 3, 2026
Historic church teaches about the past and engages the present
The oldest Black congregation in Chicago restores its historic building while reaching out as history is made in the city today.
read moreabout Historic church teaches about the past and engages the presentJune 10, 2025
Street Psalms trains and connects leaders around the globe to build communities of peace
An international religious order uses a teaching framework based on abundance, practice and peacemaking. Street Psalms offers a seminary, design studio and resources to its partners.
read moreabout Street Psalms trains and connects leaders around the globe to build communities of peaceJune 10, 2025
Spiritual leadership is always contextual
It’s tempting to think there’s a formula for leading people, but it’s important to read the context to understand how the Spirit is moving, writes the vice president of spiritual foundations for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA.
read moreabout Spiritual leadership is always contextualMay 27, 2025
Kara Powell: How to bring about change in your church
It’s a difficult time for the church but it has a bright future if leaders help their congregations adapt to a new, diverse world, says a co-author of the book “Future-Focused Church.”
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