Practice Nonviolent Communication

Austin church is a 'voice of grace' for a rapidly changing city

In Austin, Texas, Vox Veniae church pulses with the city’s young, creative vibe, even as it grapples with complex issues of identity, ethnicity and culture. > Read more

Theresa F. Latini: Practice Nonviolent Communication to identify, confront and transform aspects of racism Differentiating our observations from evaluations can help us recognize the fallibility of our own interpretive powers and acknowledge the racism in our own hearts and minds, writes the associate dean of diversity and cultural competency at Western Theological Seminary. > Read more

Gretchen E. Ziegenhals: We are called to be keepers of an open tent Event design marked by deep hospitality is related to the core of what the church is about. It is a sign that we are making room for God in our gatherings, inviting God into our work and acknowledging our colleagues as children of God, writes a managing director at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.  > Read more

Mihee Kim-Kort: It's all about curiosity Curiosity is an important trait, writes a minister. It keeps us compassionate and open to change. > Read more

L. Roger Owens: Work too important to delegate -- the leader as culture manager Managing the culture of an institution is a leader’s work, says a professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He offers three suggestions to cultivate a healthy culture.  > Read more

Lisa Nichols Hickman: The threefold practice of abiding Abiding is difficult in this busy age. But the practices of silent contemplation, shared reflection and anticipation of God’s grace give leaders a way to abide with those they lead, writes a pastor. > Read more

Make the most of your leadership role It seems like only yesterday that you were the pastor of a congregation, and now you are offering leadership to your denomination. The four-day Denominational Leadership program equips new regional and national leaders with the tools and strategies necessary to enable innovation, manage change, and inspire a team on a much larger scale. > Learn more

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