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Caring for those with mental health diagnoses

WebThe book walks readers through five key principles of emotional intelligence — self-awareness, empathy, assertiveness, optimism, and stress management — …

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The Marks of a Healthy Congregation

WebThe Marks of a Healthy Congregation. Consultant Terry Foland has concluded that 12 areas of congregational life are significant in determining a …

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Rhonda Brandon: You’re a Human First, Then a Minister

WebRhonda Brandon is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources officer for Duke University Health System. Among her many responsibilities, she drives …

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Alban at Duke Divinity School » Promoting Healthy Congregations

WebPromoting Healthy Congregations. Posted on December 19, 2006 by Alban. “Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and the kingdom …

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Alban at Duke Divinity School » Forced Clergy Transitions

WebYet forced clergy terminations—pastors, priests and rabbis being fired or resigning under pressure—is a persistent problem. A 2012 study found that 28 percent of …

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Is “Stay Away” the Only Way

WebRegister for any 2014 event before December 31, 2013 and save $40. Check out the 2014 Alban Event Schedule. You will find Alban Classics, learning events on …

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Alban at Duke Divinity School » Faith and Health

WebHealth-care practitioners have just “discovered” the impact of spirituality on health. Healers have always known the power of belief and the mystery of the human body.

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Alban at Duke Divinity School » Starting a Nonprofit At Your …

WebAll around the country, church congregations are establishing separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in order to draw new funding, new people, and new …

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Alban at Duke Divinity School » Ministry and mental health

WebBefore you go… According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately one in five adults in the U.S. experience some form of mental illness. …

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Searching for the Key: Developing a Theory of Synagogue Size

WebDeveloped originally by size theorist Arlin Rothauge, the categories are: Family church (up to 50 adults and children at worship). A small church organized …

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Alban at Duke Divinity School » Cultivate a healthier leadership …

WebEdward Howell / Unsplash. If you were asked to choose between a large organization or a healthy organization, you would be wise to choose the path that leads …

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Alban at Duke Divinity School » Self-care is not selfish

WebSelf-care is not selfish. Posted on September 1, 2014 by Alban. When the Rev. Jeanette Hicks graduated from seminary in 2010, a mentor cautioned her about …

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Thema Bryant: Bridging Theology and Psychology

WebDr. Thema Bryant is currently a tenured professor of psychology in the graduate school of education and psychology at Pepperdine University. She directs the …

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Alban at Duke Divinity School » The Impossible Task of Ministry

WebThe Impossible Task of Ministry. Posted on October 23, 2008 by Alban. As all leaders of Christian congregations understand, when we speak of the cross we are …

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Allen Stanton: What churches can learn from higher education

WebChurches are dealing with a society that is shifting away from church as a cultural norm, and institutional distrust brought on by politics and scandals of abuse. Both …

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From Birth to Death: Exploring the Life Cycle of the Church

WebThe birth stage of the life cycle is brief, almost momentary, in the scale of time usually associated with the full life of a congregation. (It must be noted that in …

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Alban at Duke Divinity School » 30 Markers of Staff Team Health

WebWhat words would you use to describe the ideal staff team? I frequently pose this question to church leaders and the two words most frequently offered are …

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Disaster Preparedness and Response for Clergy and …

WebPosted on January 2, 2007 by Alban. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have demonstrated in ways almost too large to comprehend the importance of excellent disaster preparedness, …

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Finding the Right Blend of Action and Contemplation in Ministry

WebAfter a day of teaching, Jesus once more retreats to a deserted place for prayer and meditation. Jesus frames his mission prayerfully, embodying the rhythm of …

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