Leading and Thriving in the Church

Alban at Duke Divinity School
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Leading and Thriving in the Church

The Rev. Dr. Prince Rivers has served as a pastor for more than 20 years. In each episode of “Leading and Thriving in the Church,” Prince talks with leaders, pastors and authors about how to do church faithfully and effectively — and in a way that is life-giving for all involved.“Leading and Thriving in the Church” is a podcast from Alban at Duke Divinity School. Learn more at alban.org, where you can also sign up for Prince’s weekly reflections and resources in the Alban Weekly newsletter.

  1. Anna Carter Florence: Living with the Text

    MAY 7

    Anna Carter Florence: Living with the Text

    In the final episode of our second season, Prince talks with Anna Carter Florence, the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia.Discussion topics include: - What theatre and preaching have in common - Why storytelling is central to preaching - Entering scripture “verbs-first” - Practices for growing as a preacher and theologian - And more! Find show notes and the transcript for this episode at https://alban.org/2024/05...

    40 min
  2. Otis Moss III: Thriving in Turbulent Times

    MAY 2

    Otis Moss III: Thriving in Turbulent Times

    In this episode, Prince talks with Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois.Discussion topics include: - Adapting to different leadership contexts - Thriving in times of unrest - The importance of love and justice in Christian leadership - How leaders can take care of themselves - And more! Find show notes and the transcript for this episode at https://alban.org/2024/05/02/otis-moss-iii-thriving-in-turbulent-times/Sign ...

    34 min
  3. David Armijo: Invest in Your People

    APR 25

    David Armijo: Invest in Your People

    In this episode, Prince talks with David Armijo, Chief of Programs at Hispanic Access Foundation. As Chief of Programs, David oversees Hispanic Access Foundation’s health, conservation, federal internship (MANO) and special initiatives.Discussion topics include: - Managing conflict on teams - Having courageous conversations with volunteers - Hallmarks of strong teams - Practical strategies for team communication - And more! Find show notes and the transcript for ...

    37 min
  4. Nicole Martin: Reframing Power

    APR 18

    Nicole Martin: Reframing Power

    In this episode, Prince talks with Nicole Martin, Chief Impact Officer at Christianity Today. She is also the founder and executive director of Soulfire International Ministries, which accelerates thriving for pastors, churches and younger leaders.Discussion topics include: - The role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership - Defining “leadership” in a Christian context - Surrendering Western notions of power and control - Advice for those seeking mentors -...

    42 min
  5. David P. King: Reimagining Giving Traditions

    APR 11

    David P. King: Reimagining Giving Traditions

    In this episode, Prince talks with David P. King, Karen Lake Buttrey Director of Lake Institute on Faith & Giving as well as Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies within the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. As an American religious historian, his research interests broadly include exploring the practices of 20th- and 21st-century American and global faith communities as well as more specifically investigating how the religious identity of faith-based nonprofi...

    35 min
  6. Tod Bolsinger: Navigating Change

    APR 4

    Tod Bolsinger: Navigating Change

    In the first episode of our second season, Prince talks with Tod Bolsinger, senior congregational strategist and associate professor of leadership formation at Fuller Seminary. He's also the author of several books, including Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory.In this episode, Prince and Tod discuss:- Why success is likely to come after sabotage- The problem with "win-win"- Advice for leaders who feel stuck- Practices for leading and living well- And mor...

    37 min
  7. Thema Bryant: Bridging Theology and Psychology

    12/07/2023

    Thema Bryant: Bridging Theology and Psychology

    In the final episode of the first season of “Leading and Thriving in the Church,” Prince talks with Dr. Thema Bryant, the 2023 president of the American Psychological Association (APA): the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology with more than 120,000 members.In this episode, Prince and Dr. Thema discuss:the intersection of faith and psychologyhow growth and despair can co-existvicarious trauma and its effect on clergyemotion-focused coping and problem-solvin...

    38 min
  8. Paul Baxley: How Can We Be Faithful Now?

    11/30/2023

    Paul Baxley: How Can We Be Faithful Now?

    In the fifth episode of “Leading and Thriving in the Church,” Prince talks with Paul Baxley, the executive coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.In this episode, Paul and Prince discuss:what faithfulness means in this momentwhat it looks like for congregations to experience new lifewhat denominations are forthe need for support networks for pastorspractices to foster effective, fruitful teamsthe connection between theological reflection and thriving in Christian leadershipand more...

    39 min
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The Rev. Dr. Prince Rivers has served as a pastor for more than 20 years. In each episode of “Leading and Thriving in the Church,” Prince talks with leaders, pastors and authors about how to do church faithfully and effectively — and in a way that is life-giving for all involved.“Leading and Thriving in the Church” is a podcast from Alban at Duke Divinity School. Learn more at alban.org, where you can also sign up for Prince’s weekly reflections and resources in the Alban Weekly newsletter.

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  • Creator
    Alban at Duke Divinity School
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Leading and Thriving in the Church
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