Reflections & Research
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September 5, 2023
‘Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us’
In this excerpt from his recent book, a writer and spiritual director describes the transformative power of sacred stories and why they are important to our individual and shared lives.
read moreabout ‘Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us’August 22, 2023
Jo Nygard Owens: Sharing our creativity draws others to God
A pastor turned graphic designer and entrepreneur discusses her call, her creative process and some of what she’s learned about church communications.
read moreabout Jo Nygard Owens: Sharing our creativity draws others to GodJune 13, 2023
Sharing good news about our ministries makes a difference
Ministries of kindness and positive actions are uplifting — and so are the stories we tell about them, says a communications specialist at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
read moreabout Sharing good news about our ministries makes a differenceJune 13, 2023
Majora Carter: Don’t leave! We can make low-status neighborhoods better
A real estate developer in the South Bronx works to build attractive spaces and create jobs in her home community and show people they can have beautiful, successful lives in their own neighborhoods.
read moreabout Majora Carter: Don’t leave! We can make low-status neighborhoods better