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leading and creating

by john on 2/26/2009 · 0 comments

in midrash

missional leadership is a creative art. It calls for leaders to create from within themselves, allowing the Spirit of God to make room in their lives to facilitate the writing of a new story. The leader is not the author of this new story. This is God’s story that is realized as the people of [...]

a novel review

by john on 12/30/2008 · 4 comments

in books

At the beginning of 2008, I made one resolution. I was going to read more stories. I always wanted to have at least one work of fiction or a biography/memoir going. Pat me on the back, because I was successful.
With every visit to an online or virtual bookstore, I am overwhelmed with all that I [...]

community values

by john on 6/6/2008 · 1 comment

in midrash

Below is my first go at writing some values that will help shape a new church community in Austin. I think they still need some molding, but I’m excited about the potential of these, and have a number of ideas about how we can shape the life of the community around them:
Story
At the heart of [...]

subversive seuss

by john on 12/23/2007 · 1 comment

in books

I’m quite certain that Dr. Seuss is near the top of my personal heroes list. Every tale of rhythm and words has something meaningful to say.
With Christmas looming, the girls and I snuggled in bed and read How the Grinch Stole Christmas! tonight. May the few lines of his rhyme below be as valuable to [...]