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Lovett Weems shares the story of how a church leader brought around a critic of a new homeless ministry by approaching the individual with a presumption of grace rather than a presumption of judgment.    
 
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Will Rice says church websites become out of date because people in the know stop paying attention. It takes a fresh set of eyes to point out what's missing and what needs to be refreshed.

The Right Question
Leaders do not need answers. Leaders must have the right questions. 

Sam Walton was a phenomenally successful business person who started small and built a giant retail enterprise during his lifetime. He was known for learning from others, including competitors. One question that served him well was:
 
Who else is struggling with a similar problem, and what can I learn from them?
 
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How can your church help youth claim a vital faith? No question is more critical to the future of the church. Learn effective tips your congregation can use to improve ministry with teens and their families in "50 Ways to Strengthen Ministry with Youth."

Serious Answers to Hard Questions

In this thought-provoking video-based congregational study, leading theologians address ten issues that are obstacles to faith for many both in and outside of the church. Topics include the existence of evil, the relationship between science and religion, the sins of the church, and more. Serious Questions to Hard Answers is an outstanding introductory-level study that appeals to a very wide audience and is ideal for your congregation's small groups, adult Bible studies, and Sunday School classes. 

Quotable Leadership

Helping a community of faith re-vision its personal and collective narratives is one of the greatest leadership challenges of the age.

Larry Goleman
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Wesley Theological Seminary and the Lewis Center together offer a Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership Excellence. With this track, clergy will receive the enhanced knowledge, skills, and motivation to increase congregational and denominational service, vitality, and growth. The next cohort begins in May 2018 in Washington, DC.


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