Power of Metaphor
Power of Metaphor Convergence 2004: Global Positioning for the Soul By: Spencer Burke This article is a continuation from last week’s column. In the book I also rely heavily on metaphor. My co-author, Colleen Pepper, and I illustrate the shifts happening in the church by suggesting new metaphors. This too, challenges the tell-assertive person’s […]
Looking for Answers in an Ask-Assertive World
Looking for Answers in an Ask-Assertive World Convergence 2004 : Global Positioning for the Soul By: Spencer Burke Show and tell isn’t big in the emerging church. Do you know why? Because sometimes, the question is more important than the answer. In fact, sometimes, the question is the answer. Allow me to explain. People […]
Vision Discernment
Vision Discernment Convergence 2004 – Global Positioning for the Soul By: Tom Bandy This all day workshop is designed to train your congregational team in the principles and tactics that build clarity and consensus for your congregation’s “genetic code”. Biblical vision is revealed, not created, in the context of clear, shared core values and […]
GPS Worship for the 21st Century
GPS Worship for the 21st Century Convergence 2004 – Global Positioning for the Soul By: Bill Easum The metaphors of National Park and Jungle lay an excellent foundation for how effective congregations will approach worship over the next few decades. Consider the differences between National Parks versus the Jungle. Everything is neatly laid out […]
Desire for God: Journal for Life in the Eternal
Desire for God: Journal for Life in the Eternal Convergence 2004 – Global Positioning for the Soul By: Tom Bandy The spiritually yearning, institutionally alienated public is still the fastest growing demographic in North America today … and Christian mission is adjusting with a whole new merging of spiritual life, team multiplication, and worship […]
Making an Authentic and Effective Leader
The Making of an Authentic and Effective Leader Convergence 2004 – Global Positioning for the Soul By: Bill Easum My studies have shown that almost all authentic and effective leadership are the result of the convergence of four ingredients – their call, preferred leadership style, the context in which they find themselves or choose […]