musings on leadership in ministry
I think I’ve decided to do my research for my masters on the use of social media in church-based youth work in Scotland. I could of course change my mind again but on reflection this seems to be something that would be both interesting and worth doing. I’d still like to have a go at Read More …
Last night I had the privilege of filling in for Thomas, the regular co-host of the Something Beautiful Podcast. Thomas is ill and so asked me if I could step in and chat with Jonathan about his interview with Dave Schmelzer, author of Not The Religious Type. Jonathan and Dave talk about stages of faith, Read More …
America lived up to the promise of the Declaration of Independence last night. This was the day that America grew up. This was the day that the promise that all men are created equal was realised. Change was the message, but I think in the end that people voted for Hope. They voted for the Read More …
I mentioned that I had recoreded a discussion on Tribes for the Something Beautiful Podcast… well it’s edited and part 1 is online now… HERE. Some further thoughts: Tribes are everywhere. We are all part of tribes. Tribes form around interests and passions. Tribes are big and small. Tribes share a sense of purpose and Read More …
This evening I’m meeting up with Thomas aka Headphonaught for a chat about Tribes (book or audio), the new book by Seth Godin. Our chat is being recorded as part of the Something Beautiful podcasts so I’ll try to speak clearly and even make sense. All I’ll say for now is that I liked the Read More …
Patrick Awuah makes a passionate case for why a liberal arts education is vital to help educate leaders in Ghana. I think his idea is transferable. Here in Scotland there are now far too many courses around these days that teach you how to do one thing in one way. They don’t teach you how Read More …
It’s been a while since I blogged about the West Wing but all the presidential race in the USA has reminded me of why I love the programme. It’s smart, intelligent and inspiring because it doesn’t go for the lowest common denominator, unlike the American voters who showed in their last pick for President they Read More …