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The “Dead Horse Theory” of Ministry

by | September 29, 2021 | Mindwalk | 3 Comments

Organizations… and individuals… develop all kinds of strategies to cope with change. Some strategies are more successful than others. There is one strategy that has many lives … the “dead horse” theory.

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Learning From Those Flying Geese?

by | July 7, 2021 | Mindwalk | 1 Comment

The next time you watch a flock of geese, pause for a moment — think about what they can teach us about ministry in general and, especially, “long-haul” ministries of systemic change.

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Do Vincentians Lack Imagination?

by | June 28, 2021 | Mindwalk | 1 Comment

Do Vincentians lack imagination? St. Vincent saw a world that most of his contemporaries never say. He imagine what must be done?

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“Putting Words Into My Mouth”

“Putting Words Into My Mouth”

by | Jan 10, 2021 |

Helping another to speak what is in their heart requires listening … and connecting. St. Vincent’s canvas and oils were his gifts of helping people to see what they had not seen. With his genius for organizing he involved them in the solution.

A Saint Ahead of His Times

A Saint Ahead of His Times

by | Jun 14, 2020 |

This is the first of a series of Vincentian Mindwalks highlighting St. Vincent’s impact on church and society in France 400 years ago. Understanding how he brought about structural reform even without intending to, gives us much to think about today. Foreshadowing...