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Leading and Thriving in the Church

Leading and Thriving in the Church

By: Alban at Duke Divinity School
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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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Episodes
  • Cynthia Hale: Faithful Reinvention

    Cynthia Hale: Faithful Reinvention
    Nov 25 2024

    In the fifth and final episode of our third season, Prince talks with Cynthia Hale, the founding and senior pastor of Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Georgia.

    Discussion topics include:

    - How Cynthia's leadership has changed over 38 years at Ray of Hope

    - Cultivating other leaders

    - Practices to sustain health and wellbeing in ministry

    - And more!

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    45 mins
  • Gary Simpson: A Pastor's Pastor

    Gary Simpson: A Pastor's Pastor
    Nov 18 2024

    In the fourth episode of our third season, Prince talks with Gary Simpson, the senior minister of Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, New York.

    Discussion topics include:

    - How preaching differs from other forms of communication

    - Finding your authentic voice

    - Can preaching be taught?

    - And more!

    Sign up for Prince’s weekly reflections and resources in the Alban Weekly at alban.org.

    Rate, review and subscribe to “Leading and Thriving in the Church” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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    42 mins
  • Reggie Blount: New Approaches to Christian Formation

    Reggie Blount: New Approaches to Christian Formation
    Nov 11 2024

    In the third episode of our third season, Prince talks with Reggie Blount, who serves as the Murray H. Leiffer Associate Professor of Formation, Leadership and Culture and director of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

    Discussion topics include:

    - What pastors need to understand about learning and formation

    - Being innovative in developing curriculum

    - The seven spiritual yearnings of young people

    - Technology and Christian education

    - And more!

    Sign up for Prince’s weekly reflections and resources in the Alban Weekly at alban.org.

    Rate, review and subscribe to “Leading and Thriving in the Church” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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    36 mins

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