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Church Leadership

26
Feb
Bright sun shines on a red sandstone church of the late 19th or early 20th century. Green grass and shade trees adorn the front lawn.

Can Progressive Christianity Speak with Conviction?

Progressive Christianity stands at a threshold. Its future will depend not on rejecting the past, but on articulating its convictions with clarity and formed depth.
6 min read
11
Feb
Why Conservative Church Plants Grow Faster — and What Progressive Churches Can Learn

Why Conservative Church Plants Grow Faster — and What Progressive Churches Can Learn

Many progressive pastors quietly wonder why the conservative church plant across town is growing faster. The difference isn’t stricter doctrine — it’s visible structure, staged pathways, and meaning clarity. Here’s what progressive churches can improve without compromising their theology.
5 min read
18
Sep
How Much Should Religious Workers Earn?

How Much Should Religious Workers Earn?

From televangelists with private jets to Paul the tentmaker, spiritual history offers wildly different models of money and ministry. This essay asks what spiritual labor is worth—and who gets to decide.
6 min read
12
Jun
Steps lead up to the oak, arched doors of a white clapboard church. A small garden surrounds the steps. A multicolored banner announcing peace and acceptance of all flutters in the breeze.

Writing Grants for Anti-terrorism Upgrades Because Our 200-Year-Old Church Is on the “Woke” List

Please don't shoot the organist
4 min read