General perspectives on academic assessment

Posted on May 23, 2012 by igalindo

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 igalindo

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 igalindo

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. You can visit the site here.

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Planning for Christian Education Formation released

Posted on February 28, 2010 by igalindo

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. Continue reading →

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Two ideas on bringing about organizational change

Posted on February 18, 2010 by igalindo

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 igalindo

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 igalindo

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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Best books critique ever

Posted on January 9, 2010 by igalindo

Brian Gumm offers a well-written review and critique of The Hidden Lives of Congregations.

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Why you can’t fix some church committees

Posted on January 5, 2010 by igalindo

Some thoughts on why you probably will never be able to fix some of your church committees at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog.

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Some truisms worth remembering

Posted on January 4, 2010 by igalindo

Check the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog for some truisms worth remembering during times of acute anxiety.

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