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Listening, Learning, Knowing
by Eric Muhr
"There’s so much to know, and my ability to take in, comprehend and remember is limited. And there’s so much we don’t yet know. There’s so much yet to be learned."
Wrestling with
Inclusive God-talk
by Nancy Thomas
"The deeper revelation behind the stories and images whispers the mystery of God who is...so far beyond language that words can only falter and trip."
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The Shaping of an Effective Leader
by Gayle D. Beebe
Leadership is both an art and a science. Sometimes we are tempted to look for a sure-fire formula, but the reality is quite different: effective leaders are exceptional generalists rather than narrow specialists. The best leaders take what the best business experts have to offer, and apply that based on their own abilities, experience and judgment. And these leaders seek real-life mentors and learn from them. Gayle Beebe, who has spent over a decade as a college president, had the opportunity to study with Peter Drucker, the father of modern management and the author of The Effective Executive. Drawing on Drucker's influence as well as his own years of experiences as a Friends pastor, administrator, and president; Beebe has developed a pyramid of leadership principles. The combination of these defines a leader of influence and integrity.
Meet a Writer
Dan Nolta served for nearly 20 years with Tacoma-Pierce County Chaplaincy in Washington state. He is retired from active chaplaincy, but continues to serve the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) as an international liaison traveling to different countries, encouraging police chaplaincy, and training new chaplains. Dan is the author of Compassion: The Painful Privilege and he is a regular writer for Fruit of the Vine. He is a recorded minister in Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends.
