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October 17, 2023

As debates persist about their roles, women increasingly create their own spaces as congregational leaders

With the Southern Baptist Convention recently expelling churches with women pastors, theological debates are continuing over gender roles in leadership.

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Observation, interpretation and intervention are key to revitalizing our big downtown churches

Nearly 50 years ago, the authors of “What’s Ahead for Old First Church” examined the strengths and weaknesses of these anchor institutions. The lessons are surprisingly relevant today.

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September 5, 2023

Can we make our congregations as welcoming as a coffee shop?

An experience at his favorite coffeehouse inspired a Christian leader to reflect on how to cultivate a welcoming organizational culture.

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