You wouldn’t know it now, but a year ago, as we stood in the West Bank among the fields of Bethlehem, it felt like there could be peace on earth and good will to men. The sounds around us didn’t include the thundering of tanks and the booming of artillery. It didn’t include the shuffling of soldiers or the panic of civilians fearful for their lives. It didn’t include the … [Read more...] about The Shepherd’s Fields
Jack Taylor
Jack Taylor served as a missionary for 18 years in Kenya and as a pastor of a multi-cultural church in Vancouver for 23 years. He is the founder of New Hope Community Services Society and currently works as the academic coordinator between Trinity Western University and Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions in Rwanda. He is the author of 23 books (see some at jackataylor.com). He is also a credentialed marriage coach (1heartcoaching.com). He has been married to Gayle for 48 years.
Deep Discipleship for Dark Days
– A Manual for Holding Fast to What is Good (Paul Dirks) Book review by Jack A. Taylor How does a follower of Jesus manage the seismic shifts in our western culture in a relevant and timely way? How do we prepare our next generations to apply Scriptural principles to their everyday life? Paul Dirks lays a strong foundation through his book, Deep Discipleship for Dark … [Read more...] about Deep Discipleship for Dark Days
Leading in your work space
Brene Brown defines a leader as “anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes and has the courage to develop that potential.” You may be a leader in ways you haven’t imagined yet. Last month, I shared the four relationship-oriented behaviours of effective leaders identified by Michael Sessions. These included support through friendliness, … [Read more...] about Leading in your work space
Relationship-oriented behaviours of effective leaders
Leadership guru, Michael Sessions, identified four relationship-oriented behaviours of effective leaders. The first behaviour involves support. These individuals offer support through friendliness, careful thought to the well-being of others and concern for the needs and feelings of others. Through this behaviour “they win loyalty, cooperation and support from those being … [Read more...] about Relationship-oriented behaviours of effective leaders
Jericho
On a trip to the holy land, Jericho is another stop along the way. It sits at 250 m below sea level. At first, it doesn’t seem much to look at. Nestled within the Palestinian territory labeled as the West Bank, with a current population of around 20,000, it features ancient ruins among contemporary accommodations. This centre of civilization is one of the longest enduring … [Read more...] about Jericho