Mindful Leader
Dennis Shaw is a musician, marathoner (Boston!), retired military officer, math modeler, muse, and United Methodist Pastor. A keen observer of the human condition, he has degrees in music, quantitative methods (don’t ask!), theology and leadership. He will discuss with other leaders how to become engaged and present in our current leadership opportunities. Critical to leadership is strong self-awareness. Becoming authentic, empathetic, and aware will form the framework of all discussions. You can access and follow this podcast on Apple, Podbean, Spotify and Amazon Music.
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Episodes
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
The Transfiguration Text from Luke. I felt a number of weeks ago that focusing on the valley experience was where the Holy Spirit was carrying me (us?). There is a good bit of pain at this church over the recent General Conference. I have tried the last several weeks to minimize direct discussion of General Conference, and focus more on implied elements. This day, I felt a direct discussion was in order. All I can tell anyone is that I agonized over what to say, and this is what God provided me.
This is from 9:00 AM. I may also do the 10:30 service, which was a little longer.
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
First Corinthians 15 meets Luke 6 with a touch of For Every One Born, A Place at the Table. Our choir performing this piece is shared.
Invaluable help here from Rev. Kerry Greenhill. Her opening prayer, Call to Worship, Confession and Pastoral Prayer were exquisite.
I had to add the Youth Choir with their I Believe by Mark Miller. A great piece and something they do quite well.
I confess that General Conference 2019 in St. Louis was in my mind. I don't think I mention it directly.
The sermon starts about 11:30 or so and goes to 38:00 or so. A little longer than is my norm. Kerry's Litany of Commitment wraps up the Sermon.
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
The various scriptures for this Sunday are HERE. The sermon is from the Luke with touches from the Psalm and the (unread) Jeremiah.
I wonder if the title doesn't give the big idea to us: "Blessed to be a Blessing."
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
Faithful to the Call -- Luke 5: 1-11
The text was the Revised Common Lectionary Luke passage. I was trying to balance the idea of faithfulness and call. This was Scout Sunday, so I did get over into our local context a good bit.
Sunday Feb 03, 2019
Sunday Feb 03, 2019
Sunday Feb 03, 2019
This is Hallelujah Bells on Epiphany Sunday -- I heard the Bells on Christmas Day.
Sunday Feb 03, 2019
Sunday Feb 03, 2019
The scripture is 1 Corinthians 12: 31b through the end of 13.
Gift and Fruit of Love. Paul has been driving to this point in his letter and lays out his theology of Love. To love, in a mature way, as God loves.
Saturday Feb 02, 2019
Saturday Feb 02, 2019
Saturday Feb 02, 2019
Gifts of the Spirit, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts are what you have been given, fruits are what is made manifest by your connection to God. Big ideas: common good, community, trusting the Spirit for others to have gifts I don’t have. GC2019 – Peace is a fruit. Peace will (might?) come if we collectively take a deep, inspiring, breath.
Saturday Feb 02, 2019