Monthly Archives: May 2005

Economy: Relational Economics

Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 by Summiteer

We’re taking a giant step into the future And turning into a thousand other towns I heard today the news that they are Closing the bookstore down. Some big concern comes in and yanks Our jobs, our shops, our hometown … Continue reading →

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Community: Leadership Breathes

Posted on Saturday, May 7, 2005 by Summiteer

A friend of mine once said, “In the church, leadership is like breathing. It happens or the body dies.” Other thoughts: Leaders don’t create communities. Communities raise up leaders to express and manifest the character of the community. In its … Continue reading →

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Economy: Emerging and Engaging

Posted on Thursday, May 5, 2005 by Summiteer

Indigenous faith communities ought to emerge from all this interaction with the host subculture. While it is noble and, indeed, a godly activity for a Christian businessman to run a shoe shop and to try to be Christ to his … Continue reading →

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Society: Are Ideas Like Mutual Funds?

Posted on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 by Summiteer

There is much to be said, socially and intellectually, for bringing together people of different outlooks and beliefs; but there is not rational basis for the notion that by mixing a number of conflicting views you are likely to arrive … Continue reading →

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