Monthly Archives: February 2008

How to Plan A Memorable Retreat

Posted on February 14, 2008 by igalindo

One of the most underused, but potentially one of the most transforming, approaches to Christian education formation is the retreat. Often relegated to the area of youth ministry programs (but rarely formatted as a retreat even then) the retreat holds … Continue reading →

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Good leaders don’t motivate

Posted on February 13, 2008 by igalindo

I continue to come across the notion, in the literature on leadership, that good leaders motivate others. I’m becoming convinced that that is a wrong notion. I think it’s fine that people “get motivated” out of their own internal, intrinsic, … Continue reading →

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Science, Truth, and Competition

Posted on February 12, 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: All truths in science are based on empirical evidence.

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Book review: How to Speak and How to Listen, by Adler

Posted on February 11, 2008 by igalindo

One of the books I recommend most often to my students is Mortimer J. Adler’s classic How To Read A Book. Students who take up my challenge that despite being in graduate school they need to learn to read and … Continue reading →

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If I only had the nerve…

Posted on February 9, 2008 by vellison

If I only had the nerve… I would lead a children’s time where I would tell the children to come to the chancel, as I normally do. Then I would tell them, “You know I really have to use the … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 8, 2008 by igalindo
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Book review: The Other Six Days by Stevens

Posted on February 6, 2008 by igalindo

R. Paul Stevens, professor of applied theology at Regents College, Vancouver, BC has provided what should be required reading for seminarians, clergy, and the informed congregational leader. In The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective (Grand … Continue reading →

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Birth order and you

Posted on February 5, 2008 by igalindo

I’ve been doing some presentations related to Bowen Systems Theory with a focus on the use of doing family or origin work using one’s genogram. In my experience there is no quicker way to self-insight than delving into trying understand … Continue reading →

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Leadership in Ministry Workshops winter 2008 newsletter

Posted on February 4, 2008 by igalindo

The winter 2008 issue of the Leadership in Ministry Workshops is now available. This issue’s features include:

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Posted on February 1, 2008 by igalindo
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