Working and being present in many different contexts leads to a variety of perspectives. Some times, I hear interesting things said and observe questionable acts or expressions. Other times, I hear about what was said. Over the past couple of weeks, I have heard a number of things which have made alarm bells go off in my head. I am going to share four of … Continue reading Leadership “No-No’s” uttered lately
It’s Tuesday. That means that its time to share some of what I have read, found interesting and thought-provoking over the past week. This week’s categories include: Church and Ministry Thought & Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought & Practice; Neighbor Love; Stewardship; Vocation; Worship and Miscellaneous. I hope you enjoy these and entrust them to you now. Church and Ministry Thought & Practice Pastor Keith … Continue reading This Week’s Links
Tuesday means that its time to share some of what I have been reading and thinking about over the past week with you. This week I have links to things related to: Church and Ministry Thought & Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought & Practice; Neighbor Love; Stewardship; Worship and Miscellaneous. I am really excited to share these with you this week, even more so than … Continue reading This Week’s Links
One of the things that I have discerned and developed in working in congregations and providing consultation to other congregations and non-profits is that it is important to have ground rules. Ground rules allow for a safe space to have conversations, discussions and meetings. They are especially helpful when engaging in difficult conversations where everyone may not agree. They are also important, as such conversations … Continue reading Ground Rules
It’s Tuesday. You know that means its time for the links. This week’s categories with stories and articles that I found interesting are: Church and Ministry Thought & Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought & Practice; Neighbor Love; Stewardship; Vocation and Miscellaneous. I entrust these now to you and hope you enjoy them. Church and Ministry Thought & Practice Last week there was a Creation and … Continue reading This Week’s Links
It’s Tuesday. That means here on the blog that its time to share some of what I have found interesting or worth thinking about in the past week. This week’s categories are: Church and Ministry Thought & Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought & Practice; Neighbor Love; Social Media & Blogging; Stewardship; Vocation; and Miscellaneous. I entrust these to you now for your reflection, thought and … Continue reading This Week’s Links
I went back and forth about whether to write a post about the Super Bowl on this blog. But, despite my hesitation today I have decided to go ahead and share some thoughts. These are my own thoughts and I think this is a fun way to tie in my love of sports which is not usually referred to in great detail on this blog. … Continue reading Super Bowl Reflections
“In baptism we have died the only death that matters, and that should make us very dangerous people.” – Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, The Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), 1/19/14 This past Sunday and Monday, Allison and I had the privilege to see and hear from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for the first time in person. Needless to say, I was … Continue reading Inspired by the Presiding Bishop
It’s Tuesday, that means it’s time for the links to stories, articles, and other things I have found interesting and thought provoking. This week’s topic categories are: Church and Ministry Thought & Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought & Practice; Neighbor Love; Stewardship; Vocation; Worship; and Miscellaneous. Enjoy! Church and Ministry Thought & Practice Let’s begin this week’s links with a potentially controversial and thought-provoking opinion … Continue reading This Week’s Links
Today, the United States observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In doing so, we remember and celebrate a leader, visionary, and one of the foremost people who authentically lived and understood what it really means (in its most difficult of ways) to love one’s neighbor. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day of service, a day of reflection, and a day of learning and … Continue reading Some thoughts on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
