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Reshaped-How might American Christians revitalize and expand the practice of their varied ministries? Read reports here from individuals and communions who have experimented with efforts to invigorate and reshape their ministry in the United States. more >> Reconsidered-What must change and what remain constant if Christians are faithfully to address the call to discipleship in the contemporary American setting? Pastoral leaders from a variety of Christian communions provide their reflection on this question for their local setting after completing a sabbatical leave funded either by the Clergy Renewal program of the Lilly Endowment’s Religion division or the Sabbatical Grants program of the Louisville Institute.
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In Interviews, see the interviews with Katarina Schuth and Mark Edwards on

Educating Leaders for Ministry and

Religious Conversation among Faculty in Higher Education

In Essays, see the article by Anne E. Streaty Wimberly

Leaders' Perspectives on Youth and Youth Ministry: Insights and Discoveries
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Interviews with scholars on the religious views and practices of youth.
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