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Book reviews, quotes, and recommendations

Book Review: Exploring the History and Philosophy of C.E., by Anthony and Benson

Posted on August 26, 2008 by igalindo

It is always gratifying to see attention paid to the perennial ideas and ideals, the importance of understanding the events and lessons of history, and to the appreciation of the classics in any educational enterprise. Perhaps more so today, it … Continue reading →

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Fact and Fiction: Cinderella, Squirrel Fur, and Causality

Posted on August 25, 2008 by igalindo

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? Fiction: In the beloved fairy tale, Cinderella wore glass slippers to the ball at the … Continue reading →

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A basic BFST reading list

Posted on August 7, 2008 by igalindo

Every once in a while I get a request for a basic reading list for studying Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST). The good news is that I find I need to update that basic list as more good resources become … Continue reading →

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Purpose-driven or faith-driven?

Posted on August 6, 2008 by igalindo

Full disclosure: I’ve not read Warren’s fabulously successful Purpose Driven Live. There is a copy of it in our home as my wife was required to read it as part of a staff development team-building activity at the church where … Continue reading →

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Anam Cara

Posted on June 2, 2008 by igalindo

There has been a resurgence in clergy peer learning groups of late. A significant contribution to this has been the funding from the Lilly Foundation that has challenged and enabled denominations to bring about external impetus to the creation of … Continue reading →

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Book review: Leadership Skills, by Morrison

Posted on May 27, 2008 by igalindo

Emily Kittle Morrison presents a concise, yet comprehensive resource on the subject of leading a volunteer organization in her book Leadership Skills: Developing Volunteers for Organizational Success (Fisher Books, 1994). Morrison provides helpful instructions, practical tips, and valuable resources on … Continue reading →

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Real Estate, Techtonics, and Discipline

Posted on May 14, 2008 by igalindo

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? FICTION: If you want to get rich, you can’t go wrong investing in real estate … Continue reading →

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Book review: Letting Go: Transforming Congregations for Ministry, by Phillips

Posted on May 12, 2008 by igalindo

Roy Phillip’s Letting Go (Herndon, Virginia: The Alban Institute, 1999) starts with the assertion that ministers need to “let go” of their need to control every aspect of their congregation, and to let the members take charge. Phillips talks about … Continue reading →

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Book review: Seeds for the Future, by Dale

Posted on May 8, 2008 by igalindo

Opening this “seed catalog,” as author Bob Dale calls his book on organic church leadership (Seeds for the Future: Growing Organic Leaders for Living Churches. St. Louis, MO: Lake Hickory Resources, 2005), you are struck almost immediately by central themes … Continue reading →

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Book review: The Equipping Church, by Mallory

Posted on May 5, 2008 by igalindo

Pastor led churches often struggle with how to most effectively utilize the time and talents of their pastoral staff without creating burn-out and rapid clergy turnover. Sue Mallory’s book The Equipping Church (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001) has provided a biblical … Continue reading →

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