Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary

Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary

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For church professionals and lay people, Columbia's Center for Lifelong Learning provides non-degree courses and events – opportunities to learn with and from others for faithful discipleship. Led by top-notch seminary faculty, our offerings are biblically and theologically grounded, with a practical focus to help participants identify and address specific, real-life needs. At the same time, we se

Leadership Under Pressure 05/20/2026

Nowadays, pastoral leadership comes with added pressure.

We all know the overall decline in commitment to institutions, and to the church in particular. Add in changing giving patterns and the short- and long-term impact of a global pandemic, and political intensity to accelerate these trends.

It’s a tough time to lead a congregation. You can’t lead in these times without making hard decisions.

You let a long-time staff person go. You take a stand on new directions for ministry. Or define yourself on a hot issue of the day. Or say no and disappoint people. Risks go along with these decisions. You risk upsetting key leaders — and givers.

Leadership Under Pressure Pastoral leadership comes with added pressure. Low church attendance, changing giving patterns, and pandemic aftermath only make matters worse

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