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Imagination, culture making and The Saint John’s Bible | Faith & Leadership.   Further thoughts on The Saint John’s Bible

http://www.faithandleadership.com/features/articles/illuminating-the-word-god?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=headline&utm_campaign=FL_topstory The Saint John’s Bible combines captivating, original art and hand-inked Scripture to create a Bible that engages readers in a deep way. I am captivated by the imagery and illustrations.

Duke Divinity Call & Response Blog | Faith & Leadership | Roger Parrott: The leadership reality show.   Reactionaries are good reality-show contestants, but bad ministry leaders.

Duke Divinity Call & Response Blog | Faith & Leadership | Prince Rivers: Rethinking generosity. “Many congregations are already using innovative approaches to mission. More should follow in their footsteps. We are leading churches in times of extreme financial uncertainty, … Continue reading →

Anne Lamott’s words to leaders | Faith & Leadership Good leadership is important for the health and success of our pastoral charges and the effectivness of our ministry.

Anne Lamott: The habit of practice | Faith & Leadership.   The writer draws on her experiences to offer advice and insight for Christian institutional leaders.

The One Thing That Makes Collaboration Work – Larry Prusak – Harvard Business Review. A team approach needs trust and it also needs relationship!

http://umportal.org/main/article.asp?id=8003 Is this only occurring in the United States? I have a feeling it is happening elsewhere too!

Leading with our bodies | Faith & Leadership. Interesting…. When it comes to eating, most Christians are Gnostic. As a result, their bodies suffer. If the church and its members are to thrive, they need leaders who model a more … Continue reading →

Is the Life You’re Living Worth the Price You’re Paying to Live It? – Tony Schwartz – Harvard Business Review. Sharing reminders of things that we forget!