The Faith+Leader
Research, resources, and reflections
Lenten Discipleship
Imitating Christ by entering into the suffering of those around us
It Starts with a Seed
Rogation and the blessing of seeds
Digital Ministry as a Fresh Expression of Church
When online action reaches beyond the boundaries of inherited church
What Church Leaders Get Wrong About Prophetic Ministry
Lessons from Dr. King’s legacy
Preaching as Sacred Practice
Moving from performance to transformation
Is My Church Creative Enough for Funding Forward?
God can work miracles out of humble ingredients
From Water Skiing to Scuba Diving
Reimagining theological education for today’s church
Leading Change in Churches: Wisdom from the Field
Answering listener questions on the Pivot Podcast
Living Under Hope’s Roof
Logic-defying love, projected forward
Meeting People Where They Are
How Beer Church, Trail Church, and Pizza Church are reimagining spiritual community
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
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
Rethinking Church Innovation
Finding common ground in faithful change
Reimagining Church
Lessons from a fresh expressions pioneer in the UK
Lessons from Ferguson and Beyond
With the Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson
Navigating Faith and Politics
Insights from Luther scholar Rev. Dr. Anthony Bateza
The Five Mistakes People Make When Starting A New Ministry
Faithful humility is key
The Impossible Promise of Enough
Taking faithful risks to follow God into the future prepared for us
Preventing Pastoral Burnout
Insights and strategies from Rev. Nicole Bullock
From Church Secretary to Lay Minister
Vicki Elfers’ journey of faith and leadership