Going to church under an oak tree

Going to church under an oak tree

By Mónica Tornoé

A visitor finds peace and belonging at New Life Lutheran Church, which worships outdoors in the Texas Hill Country.

Another small liberal arts college has closed, but this time it was mine

By Anne Mitchell Whisnant

A graduate of Birmingham-Southern College reflects on the sudden closing of the school, and why it matters to the thousands of students who went there over the years.

Be vigilant and steadfast in Ordinary Time

By James Wesley Dennis III

In a long season that lacks the spectacle found elsewhere in the liturgical calendar, we can find space to focus and grow, writes the associate program director for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

Do not swim alone, and other lessons for the church

By Aleta Payne

A warning sign on a North Carolina beach reminds us that navigating life without community can put people in dangerous situations.

Churches will have work to do no matter who wins in November

By Erin Weber-Johnson, Thia Reggio

A new resource invites faith communities to prepare for their response on ‘day one’ after the upcoming presidential election in ways that continue important ministries and the provision of care.

A church offers training in faith and finance

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge

Kingdom Fellowship AME Church helps its members thrive through financial literacy classes that help build economic stability and faithful generosity.

Leadership questions

  • How can you cultivate a healthy theology of money in your faith community?

  • What does financial stewardship mean to you?