Alban at Duke Divinity School
Dec 22, 2025 · Alban at Duke helps leaders connect and learn from one another by sharing practical wisdom, stories of thriving congregations and transformational models of ministry.
Alban at Duke Divinity School » History
For 40 years, the Alban name has been synonymous with building up congregations and their leaders. Founded in 1974 by the Rev. Loren Mead, The Alban Institute pioneered new ways of …
Alban at Duke Divinity School » Books
Alban books are now available from Bloomsbury The full Alban catalog includes books on congregational leadership, church size and its impact on dynamics, missions and outreach, …
Alban at Duke Divinity School » Alban Weekly
Alban Weekly Archive Articles from 2013 and earlier were produced by the Alban Institute. For more recent content, please select from the list of topics at the top of this page. We are in the …
Alban at Duke Divinity School » The witness of hospitality
May 16, 2025 · The disciples recognized Jesus as they ate a meal of fish and bread. How can our congregations help more people recognize Jesus? You can always reach me and the Alban …
Beyond "Corporate:" New Insights on Larger Churches - Alban
Jul 2, 2008 · In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Having worked with a number of these congregations in my years as a senior consultant for the Alban Institute, I have become …
Alban at Duke Divinity School » Build the team you need
Dec 8, 2025 · Topics: Featured Posts, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning • Tags: Alban Weekly
Alban at Duke Divinity School » Be humble
Mar 31, 2025 · However, the humble leader lives by the narrative of Psalm 24, which says: “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it, for he has founded it …
Alban at Duke Divinity School » Find your prophetic voice
Nov 3, 2025 · Pray for courage. Surround yourself with mentors and allies. And remember: the prophetic voice is not yours alone. You are surrounded by “so great a cloud of witnesses” …
From The Power of Asset Mapping: How Your Congregation Can Act on Its Gifts by Luther K. Snow. Copyright © 2004 by The Alban Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.