Beyond the Box Leadership;

by Bill Easum

“You have heard it said . . . , but I say . . . ”
–Jesus of Nazareth

You have heard it said, “Think outside of the box!” But instead, I ask you to consider this: “It’s time to see beyond the box.”

At a time when many churches are just beginning to try to think […]

Reaching Out to the Native Community

The drum was so loud that I was sure it could be heard several blocks over at a neighboring church.  We are an old, established downtown church.  The elders of my church were dancing the round dance around the pews in the sanctuary.  Furthermore, everyone was thoroughly engaged in the happenings this Sunday morning. […]

Missions to Native Americans

The drum was so loud that I was sure it could be heard several blocks over at a neighboring church.  We are an old, established downtown church.  The elders of my church were dancing the round dance around the pews in the sanctuary.  Furthermore, everyone was thoroughly engaged in the happenings this Sunday morning. […]

Between Thought and Faith, Culture and Religion

Background to Dialogue

The following paper by Doris Lax and response by Tom Bandy were part of the presentations to the annual meeting of the North American Paul Tillich Society in November 2000. This society is one of the largest and most diverse academic societies associated with the American Academy of Religion.

Doris Lax is a […]

The Futurist

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As digital media become the dominant means of communication, they will usher in a new paradigm, transforming how we think, behave, relate, and create. A business consultant and communications theorist offers a method for understanding the changes we will face—and for better managing those changes.

By M. Rex Miller

The Digital Dynamic

How Communications Media

Shape Our World

 

Marshall […]

Is Your Vision Visionary?

Without vision, the people perish.
Granted, that’s a bad translation of Proverbs 29:18, but the proverb itself is spot on. The problem is that most church visions teeter on a balance between insipid and impotent. Which is one of the reasons why so many congregations are going through the motions of “doing church” instead of […]

Is Your Vision Visionary?

Without vision, the people perish.
Granted, that’s a bad translation of Proverbs 29:18, but the proverb itself is spot on. The problem is that most church visions teeter on a balance between insipid and impotent. Which is one of the reasons why so many congregations are going through the motions of “doing church” instead of […]

A Time for Giving

Two of the most important celebrations of the year, Thanksgiving and Christmas, happen at this season. During these times, workers jockey for time off, families come together from all over the country or world, food is prominent, and hopefully a good time will be had by all. I know, this isn’t starting out as […]

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