Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

Images and video from Bloody Sunday, on March 7, and the persistence of marchers in the days and weeks afterward, helped turn public opinion and galvanize the government to action in the movement for civil rights. As we mark 60 years since the Selma to Montgomery marches, here are some of the images Martin captured: https://lnkd.in/eTP87RTJ

In this issue: Ash Wednesday in a year marked by so much suffering and grief. Restorative justice practices to help youth process trauma. The pastor of a Black church reflects on a ruling giving it control of the name and logo of a hate group. Photos of that Selma echo through history. Read these and more in the latest issue from Faith & Leadership! https://lnkd.in/ew5S7MCN

Often, small churches are seen as deficient — institutions in decline, where the pastor serves as a chaplain to a dwindling congregation. But Allen T. Stanton disputes that idea. “The small church is a place where we can learn a lot of things about adaptability, about nimbleness, about resiliency,” he said. “I want to pop the myth that small churches are lacking something.” https://lnkd.in/e45K-Ckc

The latest issue of Faith & Leadership is here! When the Rev. Antwon Nixon returned to his Georgia hometown, he didn't expect the call that would lead to his becoming a minister who would expand his church beyond its walls, all the way to the neighboring wildlife refuge. Read more about Rev. Nixon, as well as stories on preaching social issues, the gift of small congregations, and how to cultivate awe in the latest issue of our online learning resource: https://lnkd.in/ew5S7MCN

Applications for our Chicago sessions are due this Friday, February 14, 2025! Do you care about the church in the world and want to build skills to lead Christian-inspired projects with joy and creativity??Apply for Foundations?of Christian Leadership! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNcER9Ht

Normalize talking about #MoneyAndMinistry. A new five-part podcast series from our partners at the Center For Congregations dives into financial realities for clergy. Subscribe now www.ecfpl.org/podcast . . Image text: "How do we ease these burdens so that pastors can focus on the congregation's spiritual care? Financial awareness is an act of self care for the pastor. It helps me consider how I want to live and reminds me why I do the things I do. --Rev. Dr. Marlene Fuller, Money + Ministry guest"

In the latest issue of Faith & Leadership, a pastor involved in the sanctuary movement reflects on President Trump's current attempts to nullify birthright citizenship, the rhetoric of eugenicist nationalism, and the way the image of blood relations is central to our Christian faith. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ew5S7MCN

Foundations of Christian Leadership brings together emerging leaders in a variety of faith-based organizations to hone your leadership skills, learn to evaluate your context, and refine a vision for thriving communities. Click the link to apply! https://lnkd.in/gNcER9Ht . . . Image description: "Foundations of Christian Leadership allowed me to obtain tools to bring innovation to our church. As a result, we started youth church, virtual family events, and sports outreach for teens. I am grateful for the community of faith leaders it connected me to across the country. --Rev. Thomas A. Brackeen Jr., Founder of Keep It Real Fridays"

Stress, isolation, judgment: pastors face it all with personal finances. #MoneyAndMinistry, a new podcast from our partners at Center For Congregations, tackles these challenges head-on with inspiring stories and practical tips. https://lnkd.in/e5bjzEA2

From our partners at Center For Congregations comes a new podcast series breaking the silence on personal finance challenges faced by pastors. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. www.ecfpl.org/podcast #moneyandministry