It struck me at Christmas, that I miss reading the latest books to learn and for the thrill of learning, which I had while a student. So, in an effort to do something about this, I am going to try and average reading at least one book per week this year. This isn’t a resolution, just a goal. We’ll see how I do, and I … Continue reading This Year’s Reading
One of the most discouraging things I have heard from different leaders in the past year is that “I don’t have enough time to read all of these things.” There is truth to this. Time is precious, and its a gift. That’s why it is important to prioritize what one does in their work and as a leader. Whether its reports, blogs, articles, publications, newest … Continue reading The Learning Leader
Happy Tuesday! As it is the practice on this blog, I share some of the things that I have found interesting or thought-provoking over 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; Worship; and Miscellaneous. I entrust these to you, and hope you enjoy them. Church … Continue reading This Week’s Links
About a month ago I wrote a post about leading in transition. I want to pick up that conversation today with some theological reflection, but because of the nature of this blog there will be plenty of leadership perspective in this as well. These are reflections about being a leader in the midst of personal transition. These are personal reflections, and not academic ones. I … Continue reading Leading in Transition
Happy Tuesday! As is the custom, that means its time for this week’s links, a sampling of things that I have read or found interesting in the past week which I now share with and entrust to you for your reading and reflecting. This week’s categories are: Church and Ministry Thought and Practice; Leadership Thought and Practice; Neighbor Love; Vocation; Worship; and Miscellaneous. Enjoy! Church … Continue reading This Week’s Links
You may have noticed on this blog that I have been posting a few sermons recently. This will be the final sermon posted here for a little while, as its the last sermon I am scheduled to preach in the immediate future. I have been covering for the congregation’s pastor (for the congregation I am on staff for) who has been recovering from surgery. This … Continue reading Why Do You Do, What You Do? (A Sermon for Advent 1A)
Yesterday we observed and celebrated “Christ the King Sunday.” It is the last Sunday of the church year, and the day the church honors Christ who reigns as King from the cross. The lectionary appointed texts yesterday were Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; and Luke 23:33-43. As has been a custom on this blog, I include the sermons I preach here as posts. So … Continue reading What Kind of King? (A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday)
It’s Tuesday. That means its time to share with you a sampling of some of the things I have been reading and thinking about in the past week. This week’s categories are: Church & Ministry Thought and Practice; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership; Neighbor Love; Stewardship; Vocation; and Miscellaneous. I entrust these to you now and hope you find them helpful and thought-provoking. Church & Ministry Thought … Continue reading This Week’s Links
Blogger’s Note: On this blog I occasionally offer brief reflections on particular days within the church year. Today’s post is one such reflection. Today in many churches across the world we observed All Saints Sunday. For some general context and background, All Saints Day is the day following All Hallows Eve. So November 1st is the proper time to celebrate All Saints, but in recent years … Continue reading All Saints Day
Tuesday means, its time for the links. As always the case, I entrust to you different things I have read or found in the past week for your reading, thinking, and reflecting pleasure. This week’s categories are: Church and Ministry Thought and Leadership; Cross-Sector Collaboration; Leadership Thought, Practice and Theory; Neighbor Love; and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reads. Church and Ministry Thought and Leadership Pastor Keith Anderson … Continue reading This Week’s Links
Timothy Siburg 