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Erin Nelson: Experimenting for Innovation

Walk with leader Erin Nelson as she guides leaders of the church in the 21st century

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Strength for Leading Through A Divided Time

It is difficult to remain grounded when division is swirling. Here are some key practices that will help.

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Playfulness Fuel

How joy and connection help reenergize us for the work ahead

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Dea Jenkins: Art and Social Healing

“Art is a primary way that people communicate with God. If you aren’t incorporating the arts, how are you engaging the people? If you lose the way people are accustomed to speaking, how are you going to connect with them?”

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Communities of Calling

Insights from the Collegeville Institute's Communities of Calling Initiative on how the theological concept of vocation can transform congregations.

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Linda Brown: Courageous Conversations for Mental Health

How one ministry entrepreneur is approaching mental health and wellness in the Black community.

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Loneliness in Leadership

Building connections with other leaders

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10 Key Takeaways from Grassroots Leaders

Changing the conversation after Faith+Lead Academy's listening sessions

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Rebirth in Partnership

Church planter Roz Picardo reflects on how and why churches should partner with one another for the sake of God's mission.

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God-Sized Dreams: A Gospel of the Small

How a tired congregation learned to dream again

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Decision Fatigue: A Tool to Help

Aligning church business with mission

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Learning from the Seeds God Is Sowing

Connection and encouragement for innovative leaders

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From the Age of Association to Authenticity

It's not just you

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Apples to Oranges to Bananas?

How do we lead well with so many different perspectives?

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Adaptive Versus Technical Challenges in Scripture

How two accounts from Acts relate to change in the church today

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