You are what you wear (or is it, you wear what you are?)

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Israel Galindo

You know, Baptists just don�t have to worry about any of this, but it may be fun to give a quiz in a pastoral leadership class on clergy liturgical vestments. I always enjoyed visiting Virginia Theological Seminary (Episcopal) and watch the student aspiring clergy ordering their vestments along with their graduation regalia. They LOVE this stuff!
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Blind man poster

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Israel Galindo

I was finished with the posters but tonight decided to use an old sketch for this one. Based on Mark’s account of the healing of the blind man, I tried to capture the reaction and emotion of the man’s experience of “first sight” after Jesus’ healing.
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Sacred space?

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Israel Galindo

You can see an interesting pictorial survey of the anatomy of megachurches.

The church at which I formally served had a worship room (the �sanctuary�) that has frequently been referred to as an architectural �jewel� for the worship of its faith tradition. Churches are a form of �faith community,� and as such have a culture, including corporate memory as well as tradition. But I was reminded recently of how quickly congregations can experience a form of �corporate amnesia� as the community evolves.
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Hutchings vs. Warren

Posted on February 24, 2007 by Israel Galindo

A friend, following up on a conversation about the currently popular �purpose-driven� phenomenon, wrote:

�Noah Hutchings, of the “Watchmen On The Wall” fame, has stated that he sees five fundamentals of the faith that Dr. Warren objects to, namely,
1. The inerrancy and full authority of the Bible
2. The virgin birth and full authority of the Bible
3. The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
4. Christ’s atoning, vicarious death for the sins of the world
5. The literal Second Coming of Jesus Christ

�I have spoken with many who have “rather switched than fight,” who now revel in the “new light” that they don’t have to be concerned about old taboos like sin anymore. That today, they are more concerned about “finding their place,” or “solving problems.” Didn’t that used to be called the “Social Gospel”?

�The previous basic tenants of redemption and atonement are today considered to be “prehistoric,” and of little use in churches that want to be big and financially successful. I first heard that diversion preached by Robert Schuller of the famous glass cathedral in California, who used to say that we don’t need people feeling guilty; it is more important to make them happy and feel good.

�I guess in that regard, my beliefs now categorize me as one of the “old farts!’ In this regard, part 2 of my question would be, What are your ‘feelings’ in this area.�

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Religious art posters catalogue

Posted on February 23, 2007 by Israel Galindo

Attached is a catalogue of the posters I’ve been posting on the blog. To see the on-line gallary, go here.
<%media(common/20070223-artpostercatalogue.pdf|Religious art poster catalogue.)%> (This is a .pdf document. It’s best to right-click and use the “Save as…” option).

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Conservative churches are larger

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Israel Galindo

An observant student said, “If you look at the bigger Baptist churches in Richmond, it seems as though those who are more conservative in nature are growing more than those of a more moderate nature. What makes them more attractive? My initial observation is the “program” offereings. Is there something more? ”
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Two new posters

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Israel Galindo

Two new posters have been added to the Art Gallery at the Educational Consultants web site. See a preview of one of them here:
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Lenten poster: “Ecce Homo”

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Israel Galindo

A new Lenten poster on this Ash Wednesday, “Ecce Homo”. The poster is available at the Educational Consultants web site. See sample here:
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Talitha koum poster

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Israel Galindo

A poster based on Mark 5:41, “Talitha Koum” is available on the Art Gallery link at the Educational Consultants web site. See sample here:
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Job poster

Posted on February 20, 2007 by Israel Galindo

See the new poster on the Art Gallery link at the Educational Consultants web site. See sample here:

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