Tag Archives: leadership

Why we can’t make changes from the top down

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Nate

I post this quote, in part as a response to Greg’s questions HERE, and also as another effort in processing the importance of “elder wisdom.” Richard Rohr, in his article, “The Catch 22 of Male Initiation” (LINK), writes, It has … Continue reading →

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Our adults are adolescents

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Nate

My hope in the next few weeks is to begin to develop a greater focus in what I am writing here. Namely, I will be emphasizing many of my thoughts and perceptions regarding the general perpetuating cycle of generational segregation … Continue reading →

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Spiritual leadership in our culture today

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Nate

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything that is my own. This is primarily due, I think, to the vast amount of processing I’ve been doing myself. Personal journaling and lots of thinking. One thing that has been on … Continue reading →

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Next steps in Community… no more playing the middle-man

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Nate

So don’t get me wrong, I love getting the information. I love being in the know. I love sitting down and having the one on one conversations at the tea store or the coffee shop with those in my community … Continue reading →

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My problem with hands-off leadership…

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Nate

After a conversation with our spiritual formation team at church, I am left with some very strong thoughts regarding leadership in the way of Jesus and in the context of religious history. I feel that in some of the churches … Continue reading →

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