Reflections & Research
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January 9, 2024
What if preaching were an ongoing conversation?
Rather than a series of “one-offs,” sermons can spark a conversation that fosters communal spiritual continuity in the congregation. Here are seven strategies to do that.
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How to avoid falling off the “stained-glass cliff” when leading a dying church
When young, new or female clergy take over a struggling congregation, they often face the exhausting task of closing the church. A pastor and consultant offers guidance and support from ministers who have been through the experience.
read moreabout How to avoid falling off the “stained-glass cliff” when leading a dying churchDecember 12, 2023
The well of joy
We cannot deny the world’s suffering, but building up our sources of joy can help sustain us in work for justice, writes a clinical psychologist.
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Peer Learning: 8 Tips for Effective Programs
What do program staff need to know about planning and administering peer group programs that work for everyone?
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