The Faith+Leader
Research, resources, and reflections
Kneading Dough and Hearing Hearts
When sacred timing reveals God’s presence
Technique Won’t “Fix” Church Decline
Finding pastoral inspiration in “Wreck-It Ralph”
A Shift in Focus
Making the move from counting to cultivating
How is Christian Mysticism Relevant Today?
The importance of experience
From Burnout to Breakthrough
Rethinking how churches connect with neighbors
Lenten Discipleship
Imitating Christ by entering into the suffering of those around us
Everything We Know About Evangelism Is Wrong
Lessons from African Christians
It Starts with a Seed Â
Rogation and the blessing of seeds
“I’ve Never Been Asked What I Heard”
Transforming preaching through deep listening
Beyond Church-Centric Ministry
Anchor Church’s mission to make a great city
Editor’s Picks
Stories of Faith+Leaders
Read more articles about everyday disciples and leaders responding faithfully to God’s calling in their lives and communities.
Does God Dwell in High Places?
Science, faith, and the joy in exploration
Faith On Pointe
The spiritual practice of dance
Saying Yes to God: Building Bridges Across the Waters
From vision to reality
PAINt
God can repurpose our pain to create
More Articles
Café Church?
How one volunteer’s simple steps created a thriving Christian community
Sabbath Politics
Reimagining the church’s role in a polarized world
Rediscovering Reformation Wisdom for Today’s Church
“You’re not okay, and that’s okay.”
Cheerfully Refusing in a Desolate Land
Learning to live into (and out of) consolation
Finding Hope in a Season of Decline
God is still at work
Reimagining Church Planting
Insights from Nick Warnes on discernment, adaptation, and sustainability
Navigating the New Frontier of Church Planting
Insights from Fuller Seminary’s Len Tang
From the Ashes of 9/11 to Spiritual Renewal
Dr. Westina Matthews’ journey of faith and resilience
Finding Hope for the Church 9000 Miles from Home
Two weeks visiting Christian churches in North Sumatra, Indonesia
Discernment Is a Lifelong Process
How is God moving in and around us?
From Empty Rooms to Thriving Ministry
How one church reimagined its space and mission
Image, Institution, and Ideology
JR Woodward on discipleship, belonging, and resisting “the powers”
From Pews to Podcasts
How fresh expressions are revolutionizing the church
The Pivot in Leadership
From clergy-led/lay-supported to lay-led/clergy-supported
Churros, Chocolate, and Christ
Reimagining church for a diverse world
Holy Pruning
Redefining church leadership for a new era