In the newest episode of 'Leading and Thriving in the Church' from Alban, Prince talks with David P. King, director of Lake Institute, about giving trends in congregations, what churches with strong stewardship cultures have in common, and more! alban.org/2024/04/11/dav…

It's National Pet Day!

Including pets in church services can be one way to re-imagine the meaning of fellowship and worship. (From 2022) faithandleadership.com/louise-hansen-…

As many as 100,000 church-owned properties are expected to be sold or repurposed by 2030. We are experimenting with an alternative model for struggling churches. Learn more in this Faith & Leadership article! faithandleadership.com/could-hybrid-s…

.Streetlights's innovative Latino leaders re-imagine the audio Bible, infusing it with the vitality of hip-hop beats and showcasing diverse and authentic voices. faithandleadership.com/chicago-baseme…

A pastor shares his experience with a new model in which a larger congregation helps a smaller one by digitally sharing resources, sermons and other assets.

A. Trevor Sutton: faithandleadership.com/could-hybrid-s…

'All we had to offer were adults who cared, who respected LGBTQ identities as reflective of God’s beautifully diverse creation, and a space to gather. We decided that what we had was enough to create a harbor for those in the storm...' faithandleadership.com/beacon-hope-sh…

After the tragic events of Oct. 7 and Israel’s brutal military response, two Anabaptist pastors with Mennonite Action reflect on how their interfaith work has frayed and how their tradition pushes them to work toward peace. faithandleadership.com/christians-can…

The podcast Dear Alana, draws from Alana Chen’s journals, interviews with her family and community, and producer Simon Kent Fung's own journey. It recently won best personal growth/spirituality podcast at The Ambies. faithandleadership.com/award-winning-…

The National Wildlife Federation's Sacred Grounds program helps churches increase native plant gardens — thereby helping wildlife flourish and encouraging community connection. faithandleadership.com/growing-flora-…

A model called “hybrid shared ministry” can be a way to help struggling congregations thrive. faithandleadership.com/could-hybrid-s…

In its early days, a startup nonprofit working to make the Bible more accessible to young people in urban areas found a crucial community partner. The result of their collaboration is a lesson for us all.

Featuring Streetlights: faithandleadership.com/chicago-baseme…

Through The Lighthouse, some Florida churches are offering a nonreligious ministry of presence that focuses on God’s love for all, opening doors for both young people and other institutions. faithandleadership.com/beacon-hope-sh…

'Leading and Thriving in the Church,' a podcast from Alban, is back! In this episode, Prince talks with Tod Bolsinger, senior congregational strategist and associate professor of leadership formation at Fuller Seminary. alban.org/2024/04/04/tod…

In Dear Alana,, podcaster Simon Kent Fung tells the story of Alana Chen, a faithful young woman who died by suicide after experiencing conversion therapy in her teens. faithandleadership.com/award-winning-…

.Mennonite Action is a grassroots Mennonite response to demand a cease-fire in Gaza and lasting peace in the region.faithandleadership.com/christians-can…