Reflections & Research
Discover what we are learning about what helps pastors thrive
May 30, 2017
Allen T. Stanton: What can the rural church offer a declining community? Hope
Many rural communities face decline. The church has a unique ability to stand in the hard realities and still preach hope, writes a rural pastor.
read moreabout Allen T. Stanton: What can the rural church offer a declining community? HopeMarch 21, 2017
A move to part-time clergy sparks innovation in congregations
Although church leaders often worry that switching from full-time to part-time clergy will lead to decline, congregations across the country are finding new vitality by reimagining the roles of clergy and laypeople.
read moreabout A move to part-time clergy sparks innovation in congregationsFebruary 21, 2017
Those who flourish in ministry are intentional about their well-being
Challenges are part of any ministry, yet some clergy thrive despite the inevitable setbacks. New research shows that their keys to success can be boiled down to a few simple strategies available to anyone.
read moreabout Those who flourish in ministry are intentional about their well-beingSeptember 20, 2016
Natasha Jamison Gadson: How do you know when it’s time to leave?
Resigning from a thriving megachurch was emotional and difficult for a minister on the staff. But once she realized that staying in a comfortable place was not the best use of her gifts, she knew it was time to go.
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