Leadership & Humility
Liberation This year’s set of leadership blogs are focusing on “seed sowing.” As I was thinking about this next exploration of the theme, I was watching my twitter feed. I know some
(Un)Civil Politics
(Un)Civil Politics I am writing this as my country (Canada) engages in the democratic process of electing its next federal government. We do this every four years, and it is always an
Leadership & Seed Sowing|Control
This reflection was offered during the first chapel of the 2019 fall semester at St. Andrew's College. In it, I was exploring the topic of control and what that means for those who offer
Convocation 2019
Convocation 2019 Friends, We acknowledge we are on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. This verbal acknowledgement is one concrete action that symbolises our commitment to the work of
Leadership & Boundaries
Boundaries Leadership is often a focus for these musings. That focus has become sharper since I began as Principal of St. Andrew’s College in 2019. I have the honour to be involved
Leadership & Justice #2
Leadership is facilitative; Leadership is modelling; Leadership is prophetic; Leadership is relational; Leadership endeavours to be collaborative; Leadership endeavours to be conciliar; Leadership occurs in community; Leadership occurs in a faith-based context; Leadership occurs
Leadership & Legacy|I’ve been wondering …
This reflection was offered during the first chapel of the 2019 winter semester at St. Andrew's College. In it, I was exploring the current change context of The United Church of Canada and what
TED|Ep. 6
The punch line, if you will, for this TED, by Wanis Kabbaj, is “How can we do both better?” Though I have referenced this TED recently in the unfolding Leadership & Legacy feature, I have felt drawn to dig a little further into nationalism and globalism, in particular, because the terms are connected with two very old Christian responses of how to be in the world: purity and pluralism.
Leadership & Legacy|2 Reflections
This blog is part of an unfolding series of reflections, offered during worship events in my role as Principal of St. Andrew’s College. The series, Leadership & Legacy, explores the tensions, challenges and blessings that are
Leadership & Legacy|Prophetic & Pastoral Paradox
This blog is part of an unfolding series of reflections, offered during worship events in my role as Principal of St. Andrew’s College. The series, Leadership & Legacy, explores the tensions, challenges and blessings