Posts Tagged ‘polarization’

  Systems-Sensitive Leadership: Empowering Diversity Without Polarizing the Church Michael C. Armour and Don Browning – 2000, College Press Publishing Company Finished February, 2013 Read Paperback c. 1995  College Press Publishing Co. Chapter 11 is a good summary of the systems. Preface (Armour) The 4 c’s: Change Complexity Confusion Conflict Work derived from Dr. Clare […]

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Dialogue: The Art of Thinking Together William Isaacs Finished January, 2013. Forward Very simple dialogue tool: go around the room and do a “check-in” asking people what they are thinking/feeling.  There seems to be a lot of power and need for simply talking and sharing stories with one another. Introduction Dialogue cannot be rushed. Chapter […]

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I preached this sermon on Epiphany Sunday, January 5th, 2013 at Grace United Methodist Church.  The text was Matthew 2:1-12. Before we read our Scripture this morning, I wanted to ask you all – How many wise men are there?    As we read our Scripture, see if you can tell how many wise men […]

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