Author Archives: Israel Galindo

About Israel Galindo

Israel Galindo is Coordinator of the Leadership in Ministry program at the Center for Lifelong Learning, Columbia Theological Seminary. Formerly he was Associate Dean for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary and Dean at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond.

Paglia on Religion and the Arts in America

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Israel Galindo

Arion: A Journal of Humanities and the Classics is a favorite journal that, when I have opportunity, savor more than just read. It fills the lacuna of my formal cultural education. The on-line version of Arion journal for Spring/Summer 2007 … Continue reading →

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When is a church not a congregation?

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Israel Galindo

A statement that many find challenging is one that says, “a congregation, while a legitimate expression of church, is not equivalent to it.” (see The Hidden Lives of Congregations) So, here’s a riddle: When is a congregation not a church? … Continue reading →

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Interesting places

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Israel Galindo

Tomorrow marks the official “back to school” mark for me with the requisite faculty “retreat” (that in quotes as there’s nothing akin to a retreat about it. Let’s all just admit that it’s work-related, therefore work). So, summer is officially … Continue reading →

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Coffee, Caffeine, and Listening

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Israel Galindo

The following is from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? MYTH: The reason why coffee is such a popular morning beverage is because of the … Continue reading →

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But wait! There’s more!

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Israel Galindo

I’m a fan of late night infomercials. Given that I’m an insomniac that shouldn’t be a surprise. I got hooked when I saw the first Pocket Fisherman infomercial by Ronco, an early (and still popular) product from Ron Popeil (more, … Continue reading →

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Church, congregations, and rethinking community

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Israel Galindo

Here’s a site that contains some of my favorite things to talk about: congregations, systems, and design. First take some time to study the concept behind the graphic design of “this is not a church” by Steve Collins. This is … Continue reading →

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Photoshop and training clergy

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Israel Galindo

An aspiring artist friend and I enjoy occasional conversations about art and aesthetics. One on-going philosophical conversation has to do with “what is art?” This, in the context of how current and emerging technologies are changing the practices, if not … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss it: “God’s Warriors”

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Israel Galindo

Don’t miss CNN’s upcoming program “God’s Warriors” Correspondent Christiane Amanpour presents a three part (Jewish, Muslim, Christian) documentary in the “God’s Warriors” series that will be airing on CNN at 9 pm Tuesday through Thursday evenings (Aug. 21-23) next week. … Continue reading →

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Myths about Penicillin, Bacteria, and Baptism

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Israel Galindo

The following is from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? MYTH: Penicillin kills bacteria.

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Three basic educational questions

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Israel Galindo

At a recent consultation I ran into a scenario that has come to symbolize for me what is wrong with much of what passes for “education” in congregations. I was being given a tour of the educational facilities by the … Continue reading →

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