We all compare ourselves to others. We spend our lives wondering what others think and say about us. Some of us even wish we were someone else. We question why we are the way we are and noth the way we wish we could be. Some of us have let the expectations of others dictate […]
With beautiful visuals and engaging stories, Nourish explores the provocative question: What’s the story of your food? By providing a “big picture” view of our food system, Nourish reveals the many ways that food connects to our environment, our health and our communities. Most importantly, Nourish offers specific action steps that viewers can take to […]
Is Your Iceberg Melting? Do you know how to identify the fissures in your organization? How can a colony of penguins help you and your organization? On the surface, Our Iceberg Is Melting is a simple story of a colony of penguins facing a dilemma, but contained within the story and the characters is a […]
The Presbytery of Ohio Valley presents a one-day workshop with Jill Hudson on the formation and function of personnel committees. The morning session covers ‘Role and Responsibility of a Personnel Committee’ – How to set up a personnel committee and what the responsibilities of such a committe are. The afternoon session focuses on ‘Personnel Issues,’ […]
This compelling video program distills the ideas and insights offered in the late Dr. Edwin H. Friedman’s acclaimed workshops on leadership. Drawing on his extensive experience with families and religious congregations–and broadening the focus to encompass larger organizations as well–Dr. Friedman shares essential insights into why systems become ‘stuck,’ who makes change happen, and how. […]
These videos were produced as part of the Chicago Police Department’s desire to communicate more effectively with religious groups after the Sept. 11 attacks. They focus on Sikhs, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists and Hindus. Each contains scenes shot inside homes and houses of worship, as well as interviews in which religious and community leaders explain aspects […]
Soul Searching: a Movie about Teenagers and God looks at teenagers…from around the country: to get into their lives and get at the core of their beliefs. This documentary is based on the findings of the book, ‘Soul Searching : the Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers‘, by Christian Smith and Melinda Denton, which […]
Starting a new church is not rocket science – it is much more complicated! A new church is the work of the Holy Spirit, which immediately puts this task way beyond our ability to understand. [This program] is linear, a series of 16 gatherings with assignments and steps a team could complete that take you […]
Travel the road to Abilene and you’ll arrive at a place where deeply held, logical values fall victim to group dynamics. It’s a bumpy ride culminating in meaningless outcomes and blame, but you can skip the trip if you know how to read the road signs. In this age of corporate scandals and lack of […]
June 27, 2007 at the Ogle Center (Hanover College), Hanover, Indiana.