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.

Perspectives on Congregational Leadership on Kindle!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Israel Galindo

The Perspectives on Congregational Leadership book is now available in Kindle book format. Free to borrow for Prime members! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D4Z4NX8 Click here for the Amazon link.

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What constitutes value

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Israel Galindo

It is oft-repeated that the issues facing higher education will impact deeply theological schools first. Ironic in that so many theological school leaders lack awareness of the climate, changes, and issues in the broader field of higher education. It is … Continue reading →

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The Eight Concepts

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Israel Galindo

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General perspectives on academic assessment

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Israel Galindo

Here are some general perspectives on academic assessment from the Wabash Center’s blog for theological school deans: Israel Galindo

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Do you want to be great?

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Israel Galindo

GRACE member Israel Galindo reflects on three things an organization needs in order to be “great”. Read his toughts at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog site.

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A new support site for the book Planning for Christian Education Formation

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Israel Galindo

Marty Canaday and Israel Galindo have a support blog for readers of Planning for Christian Education Formation (Chalice Press, 2010). You can visit the site here, read their author interview, and ask questions about applying the book in you context. … Continue reading →

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Planning for Christian Education Formation released

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Israel Galindo

The new book by GRACE members Israel Galindo and Marty Canaday, Planning for Christian Education Formation: A Community of Faith Approach (Chalice Press) is immediately available in print and e-book format.

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Two ideas on bringing about organizational change

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Israel Galindo

Visit the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog for two ideas on bringing about organizational change.

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The triangle in the emotional field

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Israel Galindo

Some thoughts on the necessity of interpreting emotional triangles within the context of the emotional field at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog.

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If a leader’s job is not to bring about change, then what’s a leader good for?

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Israel Galindo

A question from one of my students in the systems theory class results in a new insight for leaders from the Dog Whisperer.

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