Monthly Archives: February 2007

“Why I’m not in the Emergent Church Movement”

Posted on February 16, 2007 by igalindo

O.k., I thought this was pretty funny. Why I am not emergent. Despite the playful poke in the eye attitude, I still am not much impressed by any of the “new movements” on the cafeteria of the current American religious … Continue reading →

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Deut. 26:5

Posted on February 14, 2007 by igalindo

I’ve been asked to provide some art for Lenten worship bulletins at my church. They follow the Lectionary, which contains OT passages they’ll use. I’m not into “pre-Christian literature” myself, but this phrase in the passage caught my imagination. This … Continue reading →

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Systems sermons

Posted on February 14, 2007 by igalindo

I had a conversation recently with someone about “how to teach systems theory,” a question that comes up more frequently with the growing interest in systems theory related to clergy and congregaional leadership. I’m convinced that most people go about … Continue reading →

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On churches and societal regression

Posted on February 13, 2007 by igalindo

I received an e-mail from a doctoral student who is doing his work on Bowen Family Systems theory and churches. He asked, “…I wonder if you might provide a comment on Societal Emotional Process’s effects in the church. I am … Continue reading →

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On pastoral interims

Posted on February 12, 2007 by igalindo

A fellow coach and I talked about interim ministry recently. She’s coaching a gentleman who is doing interim ministry (he’s on his fourth one). They are both trying to approach the issue through “Bowen Family Systems Lenses,” and therefore are … Continue reading →

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More about faith and certitude

Posted on February 11, 2007 by igalindo

A church member continues to wrestle with the issues raised by that phrase I use, “the opposite of faith is not doubt; it is certitude.” I appreciate his working on clarifying his thoughts on this, since I find that most … Continue reading →

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Handout: Teaching Methods

Posted on February 9, 2007 by igalindo

The attached handout is a comprehensive list of teaching methods by categories. It can be used in several ways, including as a training resource for teachers. Free to use as long as the copyright tag remains on the handout. Share … Continue reading →

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Firing a volunteer Sunday School teacher

Posted on February 9, 2007 by igalindo

A local church educator sent me this e-mail, a common dilemma: “I am in need of some real advice. I have a SS teacher who is in her middle to late 20’s and has been teaching our senior high girls … Continue reading →

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Handout: Multiple Intelligences

Posted on February 8, 2007 by igalindo

This is a one-page graphic handout on Gardner’s multiple intelligences. Can be used as a poster or as a handout. Free to use as long as copyright tag remains on the handout. Share your stuff. (.pdf, one page).

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More on one’s world view

Posted on February 8, 2007 by igalindo

My friend sent a follow up question about the subject of a personal world view. His question was: “So getting back to a world view, how does one go about developing or shaping one? What does one base it on? … Continue reading →

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