Category Archives: games

Triangle games

Posted on June 17, 2015 by igalindo

The concept of the emotional triangle often is referred to as the “building block” for emotional process dynamics in relationship systems (families, churches, organizations, etc.). Dual relationships (one on one) are difficult to maintain so it does not take long … Continue reading →

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How to make silly putty (a ministry skill)

Posted on August 7, 2007 by igalindo

Despite the serious and lofty education most of us clergy receive in seminary (theology, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, hermeneutics, philosophy, etc.) ministry has, decidedly, a pragmatic skills component to it. As one person put it, you have to “know stuff” (and … Continue reading →

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Where have you been? (A contest!)

Posted on July 1, 2007 by igalindo

One of the teachers at the elementary school at which I was a principal would take a vacation to a different state every year. Her family’s goal was to eventually visit all fifty states and so at the school year’s … Continue reading →

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Icebreakers and rainy day games resource

Posted on June 25, 2007 by igalindo

When I was in parish ministry one of the things I most enjoyed was planning and leading the summer children’s camp. I doubt I have the energy to do that anymore, but it was a lot of fun. There are … Continue reading →

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