Generations of Faith: A Congregational Atlas

Pastors, staff and lay leaders must possess some sense of the terrain over which they lead a congregation. The Alban Institute’s Generation of Faith provides a “congregational atlas” to assist a church’s leadership in understanding how various...

A New Religious America

The U.S Constitution begins with the words, “We the people …” In America today our nation is being challenged in numerous ways to redefine what is meant by “We.” Diana Eck sees this as the central challenge facing our country, especially as it...

Lost in Wonder, Love & Praise

A seasoned, senior minister was once heard to say, “I’d rather read books of prayers from God’s people, than to read books about prayer, the how-to of praying. Prayers of the great souls of God provide me with mentors of the heart, setting me free to...