Posed by Joy Wong It’s been my observation that no matter how great or glorious the institution, the higher up you go in leadership, the more ugliness you see. Ugliness in terms of power plays, decision-making, or just the general muck that comes with politics. At the same time, it seems that no matter how [...]
Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’
Question: How do you avoid burnout amidst institutional politics?
Posted in Question, tagged flourishing, leadership, politics, sustainability on December 6, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Question: How do you “keep your tank full” as a ministry leader?
Posted in Question, Uncategorized, tagged spiritual nourishment, support, sustainability on September 6, 2011 | 10 Comments »
Posed by Grace Lung The main source of formal teaching I receive is my husband’s sermons (some of which I hear multiple times) and many of them are targeted at youth. I also lead bible studies which prevents me from attending a regular service (although preparing bibles studies has been helpful for my growth). In [...]
from consumers to stewards (part 2 of 2)
Posted in church, reflections, Young, tagged consumption, economy, flourishing, green initiatives, stewardship, sustainability on October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
by Young Lee Hertig Recently, while preparing for a sermon on the topic of stewardship and sustainability, I found an oasis that lifted me from the doom and gloom of the current disaster of our economy, exemplified by the slogan “Drill, baby, drill.”
the truth in being aawol
Posted in Melanie, testimonies, tagged affirmation, community, finding one's voice, leadership, network, safety, sustainability, truth-telling on August 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
by Melanie Mar Chow Being a presidential year, the stage is being set to revisit and regain what is truly “American”. In all the rhetoric, I find myself thinking about what is “truth” in all the promises. Do you wonder what truth the new president’s promises will hold come January? One “truth” I have struggled [...]

