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Author Archives: Israel Galindo
How people learn
One of the popular concepts over the past decade or so has been that of “learning styles.” It’s an idea that’s been around for many years in the field of education but it has been in danger of becoming “faddish” … Continue reading
Posted in development theory, teaching
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A Family Genogram Workbook: Tenth printing!
We have just received the delivery of the tenth printing of A Family Genogram Workbook by Galindo, Boomer, and Reagan. We’re pleased with its success (and its steady sales!). We have a few on hand that qualify for discounts, so … Continue reading
Using visual cues in your online course site (Moodle)
The online learning experience leans toward being a visual one. That makes the design of your course an important consideration. A good practice is to imagine your students sitting in front of their computer screen looking at your course site. … Continue reading
Posted in Design, teaching, technology and education
Tagged education, Israel Galindo, teaching
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Family Life Cycle in the Church
From the Along the Journey blog of the Center for Lifelong Learning: “Family Life Cycle Programming in the Church.”
Posted in children, Christian Education, congregational life, curriculum, development theory
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Fixing the Problems of Theological Education
New post on the Wabash Center’s blog for theological school deans: “Fixing the Problems of Theological Education.”
Posted in administration, leadership
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On church growth and rural churches
I recently visited with a pastor of a small rural congregation (average Sunday morning attendance is between 40 to 50). He’s been at that church for ten years and enjoys pastoral ministry. He is intelligent and well-educated, with a divinity … Continue reading
Posted in congregational life, discipleship, leadership
Tagged church growth
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The number of the Beast
One of my favorite Advent poems is Yeat’s “The Second Coming,” with its line, “And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,/ Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?” Granted, not your typical Advent/Christmas poem. I grew up among … Continue reading
The persistant power of the past
Lately I’ve had occasion to appreciate again the power of the past to influence the present. What is amazing to me is how much that influence operates below people’s awareness, and how powerful that influence is on systemic homeostasis and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bowen systems theory, Israel Galindo, leadership
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Do you know what you’re doing?
Many folks who find themselves engaged in the task of congregational education tend to be able to jump right in and keep the programs running. And they do an acceptable, if not admirable, job of keeping things going smoothly. Programs … Continue reading
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