I’m back in seminary, this time at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, and I like to ask people I meet here one basic question: As Episcopalians, what is our gift to the world? What is the one thing we contribute that is unique, and truly … [Read more...]
Looking Directly at the Sun: Seeing Without Being Blinded
As I write this blog post, I’m waiting (un)patiently for the 2017 solar eclipse. It’s been 38 years since an eclipse of this magnitude could be viewed from the contiguous U.S. To prepare, I went to the local library and picked up a free pair of … [Read more...]
May the Force Field Analysis be with You; CCD in Everyday Life
I’m finding that I use what I’m learning from the College not only at church, but in my personal life as well. Three simple examples: we now do a Force-field Analysis on nearly every project at St. George’s. Drilling down to a concrete and … [Read more...]
CCD in Couples Therapy
I've worked as a trainer for the College for Congregational Development since 2010, and through all of these years I have never worked full-time in the church. I am a non-stipendiary, 1/4-time deacon assigned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in … [Read more...]