Category Archives: Leadership

Guide for a New Adult Education Leader

I get emails — Jay, I have been asked to be the new head of a group at our church that oversees the adult education curriculum. The shepherds at my congregation are intently interested in doing more than “caretaking” when … Continue reading

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Wineskins: “Fighting Pedophilia in the Church: A Special Ops Ministry” by Jimmy Hinton

Please take the time to read the recently posted Fighting Pedophilia in the Church: A Special Ops Ministry by Jimmy Hinton. Also his’ earlier articles: Protecting our Children from Pedophiles: Practical Steps for Parents, Churches and Organizations to Identify and Address This … Continue reading

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The Church and Race: Ron Highfield

Background Two open letters addressing racial injustice were recently published in the Christian Chronicle: An open letter to members of the Churches of Christ -ministers, scholars and thought leaders within the fellowship Speaking Up on the Issue of Race in America … Continue reading

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The Church and Race: Confession

Background Two open letters addressing racial injustice were recently published in the Christian Chronicle: An open letter to members of the Churches of Christ -ministers, scholars and thought leaders within the fellowship Speaking Up on the Issue of Race in America … Continue reading

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The Church and Race: Objections

Background Two open letters addressing racial injustice were recently published in the Christian Chronicle: An open letter to members of the Churches of Christ -ministers, scholars and thought leaders within the fellowship Speaking Up on the Issue of Race in America … Continue reading

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The Church and Race: Thinking Theologically

Background Two open letters addressing racial injustice were recently published in the Christian Chronicle: An open letter to members of the Churches of Christ -ministers, scholars and thought leaders within the fellowship Speaking Up on the Issue of Race in America … Continue reading

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The Church and Race: The Sins of Our Ancestors

Background Two open letters addressing racial injustice were recently published in the Christian Chronicle: An open letter to members of the Churches of Christ -ministers, scholars and thought leaders within the fellowship Speaking Up on the Issue of Race in America … Continue reading

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The Church and Race: Imagine

Background Two open letters addressing racial injustice were recently published in the Christian Chronicle: An open letter to members of the Churches of Christ -ministers, scholars and thought leaders within the fellowship Speaking Up on the Issue of Race in America … Continue reading

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The Church and Race: Defining “Racism”

Background Two open letters addressing racial injustice were recently published in the Christian Chronicle: An open letter to members of the Churches of Christ -ministers, scholars and thought leaders within the fellowship Speaking Up on the Issue of Race in America … Continue reading

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The Church and Race: A Multi-Racial, Multi-Cultural Church

Background Two open letters addressing racial injustice were recently published in the Christian Chronicle: An open letter to members of the Churches of Christ -ministers, scholars and thought leaders within the fellowship Speaking Up on the Issue of Race in America … Continue reading

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