Eight Ways to Kill an Organization
February 10, 2020
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Eight Ways to Kill an Organization
I’ve done enough consultations long enough and studied organizations carefully enough to recognize a pattern in some organizations. I refer here to those whose organizations, some young, some old, that ended their institutional lifespan. Though many were surprised by the...
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Henri Nouwen and Fun
Prolific spiritual author Henri Nouwen often reads sad, lonely, and anguished. But that belies the fact that, in real life, he was also a lot of fun.
When I tell personal stories about him or show videotapes of his...
+ Read MoreColumbia Theological Seminary Commits to Repair the Breach Caused by White Supremacy
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Columbia Theological Seminary Commits to Repair the Breach Caused by White Supremacy
Deepening Columbia’s Commitment to Black People and Their Flourishing
June 30, 2020 — Throughout the 2019 academic year, Columbia has wrestled with its history and participation in the enslavement and oppression of Black people. On Monday, June 15, 2020, the Board of...
+ Read MoreTwo Dilemmas Facing Churches Today
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Two Dilemmas Facing Churches Today
A friend took me out to lunch recently. He’s a retired pastor, former seminary professor, former interim minister, and currently a part-time hospice chaplain. Ministry offers varied vocational outlets, so that profile is not that unusual.
As two vocational...
+ Read MoreSpiritual Friendship and Formation: Spirituality Courses and Programs at CTS
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Spiritual Friendship and Formation: Spirituality Courses and Programs at CTS
Feed your desire to deepen your relationship with God as you learn to assist others on their faith journey.
In these extraordinary times, discovering a deeper relationship with God may seem more pressing than ever before.
The Spirituality Program at...
+ Read MoreAssessing Christian Education in the Church
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Assessing Christian Education in the Church
The 2011 book Move: What 1000 Churches Reveal About Spiritual Growth, by Hawkins and Parkinson explores the question of whether church members actually grow through their participation in Christian education and discipleship programs. The concept behind the book, and the...
+ Read MoreCan the Wisdom of the Past Speak to the Challenges of Today?
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Can the Wisdom of the Past Speak to the Challenges of Today?
Between the COVID-19 pandemic, our ongoing national conversation about racism and justice, concerns about restoring our economy in the wake of...
+ Read MoreThinking is easy (or is it?)
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Thinking is easy (or is it?)
Quick quiz: What philosopher said, “To think is easy, to act is difficult. To act as one thinks is the most difficult of all.”? Answer… None. I pulled that quote out of a fortune cookie at lunch at a local...
+ Read MoreDivine Partnership for Women of Color in Ministry
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Divine Partnership for Women of Color in Ministry
My dad was a Methodist pastor.
As a result, my childhood was characterized by long car rides in which I was a passenger navigating the unique landscape of each church to which we were assigned.
One of my most worthwhile...
+ Read MoreFor some the “New Normal” is just catching up
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For some the “New Normal” is just catching up
As churches and theological schools, as well as other institutions, are getting past the acute phase of adjusting to the impact of the pandemic, talk about “the new normal” has taken center stage as the topic of the day. I...
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