Now that is Summit is in the books, we can turn back to the Psalms. But let me say first that last week was a wonderful time, as always, of seeing old friends and making new ones. Many good things were said and done, and we all got to remember how pleasant it is to be part of a church community in which we can love each other and think together.
Among the many valuable resources that came out of this time, there are a couple that every church leader should consider. One is Dr. Jeanene Reese’s new book, “Bound and Determined: Christian Men and Women in Partnership” from Leafwood Publishers. This volume is the result of a decade of research, teaching, and interacting with men and women in ministry. It is sensible, spiritually mature, and challenging. It is also eminently readable, and it deserves a wide audience.
Another resource is the website http://halfthechurch.wordpress.com.
You will benefit from the podcasts and readings that will emerge there over the next little while. Hear the voices of men and women in ministry at several stages of life as they wrestle with the relationship between calling and practice in today’s congregations.
Of course, there were many other things said and done during those three and half days that will benefit people around the world for a long time. I’d love to hear what stood out to you. Please write in and let us all know.