ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stanley Hauerwas is a renowned theologian, ethicist and professor. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from Yale and a D.D. from the University of Edinburg. He is the Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke University. He was named “America’s Best Theologian” by Time Magazine in 2001. [...]
Archive for July, 2007
Book Review: A Community of Character: Toward a Constructive Christian Social Ethic by Stanley Hauerwas
Published by July 31st, 2007 in Books, Church, Faith and Politics, Philosophy, Social Issues, Spiritual Dynamics, Theology and Western Christianity. 5 CommentsiFeedReaders
Book Review: LeadershipNext: Changing Leaders in a Changing Culture by Eddie Gibbs -Part 4
Published by July 31st, 2007 in Books, Church, Leadership and Western Christianity. 1 CommentiFeedReaders
What are some of the unique strengths and weaknesses of younger leaders?
As a relatively young leader in an emerging church context who desires to be more effective, I paid special attention to Gibbs assessment of characteristic strengths and weaknesses in younger church leaders. According to Gibbs, younger leaders have a distinct advantage over older [...]
Book Review: LeadershipNext: Changing Leaders in a Changing Culture by Eddie Gibbs -Part 3
Published by July 29th, 2007 in Books, Church, Leadership and Western Christianity. 0 CommentsiFeedReaders
What cultural changes are occurring that require a change in our understanding of leadership?
Through my experiences as the pastor of an emerging church, I have felt that tremendous cultural change is rendering previous modes of leadership largely ineffective in many church contexts. I noted that Gibbs shares this view and I was interested to [...]
Book Review: LeadershipNext: Changing Leaders in a Changing Culture by Eddie Gibbs -Part 2
Published by July 27th, 2007 in Books, Church and Leadership. 1 CommentiFeedReaders
How does leadership need to be redefined if the church is to accomplish its’ mission?
Approaching this book, I was interested in how Gibbs rooted the need for a change in leadership traits, attitudes and styles to the success of the mission of the church. Beginning with generic descriptions of leadership, Gibbs quickly moves toward [...]
Book Review: LeadershipNext: Changing Leaders in a Changing Culture by Eddie Gibbs -Part 1
Published by July 25th, 2007 in Books, Church, Leadership and Western Christianity. 5 CommentsiFeedReaders
Rapid cultural change is occurring globally, especially in developed nations and cities where technological innovation is taking place. The church finds itself in the midst of this change, struggling to maintain any kind of influence and rapidly losing its connection to people ages thirty-five and younger. For church leaders to engage the emerging [...]
Fair coverage of what is now being called the New Sanctuary Movement, a religiously motivated advocacy for the undocunted. Illegal immigrants find refuge in holy places - USATODAY.com
Drawing on the tradition of sanctuary, in which churches declare themselves safe havens for those fleeing violence or prosecution, congregations from New York to San Diego have [...]
To my regular readers…
Sorry for the two week blog silence. Enjoyed some quiet time away with family and friends and very minimal electronic interaction. Back again!
Smatterings: Theories of Atonement
Published by July 2nd, 2007 in Postmodernity and Theology. 7 CommentsiFeedReaders
Two great articles that explore the important relationship between theories of atonement and faith expressed in practice. The first is Justice-ified by Faith - David Fitch Fitch highlights the theological culprits behind the division of the doctrine of salvation and social justice. He explores the importance of the classical view and the [...]
Smatterings: Random link of Interest
Published by July 1st, 2007 in Global Christianity and Justice. 3 CommentsiFeedReaders
Apparently, there is glut of refrigerators among Venezualan elite. Not cool, says Hugo, not cool. Chavez orders supporters to give up extra possessions - CNN.com
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told his supporters to give away possessions they do not need such as an extra refrigerator because he only wants true socialists to be [...]
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