Author

Bob Wells

Faith & Leadership associate editor, retired

Bob Wells, who retired in 2019,  joined Duke Divinity School in August 2000 after serving for 10 years in communications at Duke University Medical Center. Before that, he was a reporter for 10 years, working at The (Raleigh, N.C.) News & Observer, the Arkansas Gazette and the Pine Bluff (Ark.) Commercial. He is a graduate of Hendrix College and the Duke University School of Law.

'We have been resurrected'

By Bob Wells Faith & Leadership associate editor, retired

Two years ago, tiny Saint Cyprian’s Episcopal Church was dying. Today, to everyone’s surprise, it is beginning to thrive. It’s a testament to the work of dedicated lay leaders in the historically African-American congregation and a retired white Lutheran pastor.

Faithful Generosity

Let's Talk About Faithful Generosity

This free tool facilitates conversations for how congregations can use their resources to serve their local community. Created by Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and the innovative design team at Rooted Good, Let’s Talk is designed to be used alongside the Faithful Generosity Story Shelf, which highlights organizations who have used their resources in creative—and sometimes surprising—ways as an expression of faithful giving.

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