Traditional role expectations of clergy and laity often create an unhealthy “codependency” that hinders lay empowerment in churches, says church consultant Tom Bandy. “We
Fewer than one in eight senior pastors in the United States identify themselves as leaders, creating a leadership void in many of the nation’s congregations,
Lakeside Baptist Church, Birmingham, will host professional doctoral seminars designed for doctor of ministry degree and doctor of educational ministry degree candidates. Lakeside Church, located
The Lilly Endowment is hoping to fight clergy burnout by spending $25 million to find ways for pastors to “sustain excellence” and “maintain energy and