At the centenary of ANZAC day we hear time and a gain:
'We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us and we ought to lay down our lives for one another'. 1 John 3:16
'I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep'. John 10: 11
When I hear...
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Minister's Blog
Reflections from habitat uniting church's minister, Rev Joan Wright Howie.
Lay down you life
Sunday, May 03, 2015
Leadership and Culture
Sunday, May 03, 2015
History and culture affect the understanding and practice of leadership. The kind of leadership called for in the life of the church has been shaped by the cultural context of the time.
Let’s think back to the early days of the Christian community and the formation of leaders. The cultural context started out being hostile toward the Christian Church. Right...
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