A friend of mine had a wonderful dream some years ago. As he slept, his subconscious imagined him walking along a wide chasm with vertical sides and no means to cross. The footpath was safe enough, but like all of …
Winds and Waves
One of the greatest military campaigns ever conducted was the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 B.C. King Xerxes (the ruler featured in the pages of the Old Testament book of Esther) set out to redress the humiliation suffered by …
What are you eating?
Most likely you are eating as you read this blog. Maybe it is only a cup of coffee, maybe a quick breakfast on the run, or a donut at break. Food is a very big part of our lives. Hunger …
Confidence
While the news of the day is uncertain, and often frightening, it is important for Christians to remember that we are on the winning side in the battles of life. When Jesus tells his Parables of the Seed and the …
How to Raise Up New Leaders
Raising up leaders is a necessity, not an option. Without intentionally developing leaders, we are intentionally creating dependency on ourselves and ignoring the future leadership needs of our church or ministry organization. The importance of developing others is clearly identified …
What Kind of Kingdom?
Some of us have the notion that the kingdom of God is primarily a secret and personal rule of God in individual hearts. God is no earthly ruler whose fortunes are dictated by the latest research poll. His name won’t …
The Leader of the Band
When I was in high school a new music teacher came to town. He was fresh out of college and full of ambition. But here he was, stuck in a very rural community where people didn’t put up with (as …
Leadership and the Hohokam Culture
The inadequacy of top-down, controlling, and arrogant administration may be one of the lessons to be learned from the Native American Hohokam culture. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park sits in the middle of an urban, industrial area near the …
Workshops and Retreats
CLC workshops and retreats are targeted toward adult learning for the growth and service of group leaders and apprentices. They are also helpful for church boards and teams to take as a group. Information about planning a retreat or workshop is …
Leadership Courses
These courses for those with ministry calling and responsibilities. Readings and written assignments are required. Designed for church staff and high commitment volunteer continuing education and commissioned pastor candidates. See registration details at end of course list. Spiritual Formation: This course, …
