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As multiculturalism takes hold in U.S. churches, there is a greater need for competent intercultural leaders, says Brian Leander of Adelphi University. According to Leander, "culturally intelligent" leaders in diversity-oriented churches are highly interested in experiences with other cultures and interactions with people from other cultures. They articulate a vision for diversity and share their vision and values with other leaders.    
 
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How can you turn a routine, boring business meeting into something more celebratory and faith-filled? Tom Tumblin describes how the awarding of an annual servant leadership award turned a congregation's annual meeting into an inspiring reminder of how the hand of God is at work in their faith community.

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

While metrics are critical for leadership, there is always debate about whether we are measuring the right things. Intel CEO Andy Grove used two questions to determine what his company should measure.
 
Where do I want to go?
How will I know I'm getting there?
 
Why Community Engagement Matters featuring Lovett H. Weems_ Jr.

The most vital congregations always do two things: connect people with God and connect with their communities. Learn about the latter in this five-minute video from Lovett H. Weems, Jr., as he provides an overview of the importance of community engagement to your church.

Apply today for Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership Excellence
Apply Today for Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership at Wesley

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.

Quotable Leadership

The best way to develop leaders is to help them lead. The best way to learn to lead is to accept that help in the here and now.

Jennifer Petriglieri and Gianpiero Petriglieri
Simply Christian by N. T. Wright

This ten-session video-based congregational study featuring biblical scholar and Anglican bishop N. T. Wright addresses questions of the reasonableness of the Christian faith in the modern world. Simply Christian is an excellent course for both established believers and seekers and is ideal for your congregation's small groups, adult Bible studies, and Sunday School classes.

Not Safe for Church

Congregations say they want to reach new and younger people. In Not Safe for Church: Ten Commandments for Reaching New Generations, Lewis Center Director Doug Powe and Pastor Jasmine Smothers give ten ways to help churches move from just saying what they intend to actually doing it. This book provides tools to help congregations reframe the Good News in nontraditional ways plus study questions for church leadership teams.


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