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Lent Meditations in the Vineyard
Join us on a Lent journey in the vineyard. We will engage Scripture about vineyards and wine, mostly drawing from John 15:1-17. Then, we’ll consider a metaphor from the vineyard that will lead us to reflect on our life and invite us to connect more deeply with the Triune God.
Photosynthesis: Transformed Leadership
Photosynthesis gives us a model for transformation. A leader who pays attention to character development and intentionally turns towards truth and goodness, will competently metabolize adversity, creating a nourishing and generous environment for the people he or she leads.
Inflorescence: Character on Display
The character of a leader is simultaneously on display and being developed during times of crisis. Leading during corona virus exposes a leader's character... for better or for worse. Inflorescence is a metaphor from the vineyard that reminds leaders of how closely related fruitful success is to character development.
Cover Crop: Planting Hope in the Tough Times
Leaders who care about purpose, character and outcomes will learn to plant seeds of hope in the tough times, anticipating the next season of fruitfulness.
Pruning: The Gift of Letting Go
The yearly rhythm of pruning in the vineyard reminds us that death is a prerequisite to life. Ultimately, pruning produces abundance.
Holidays: The Gift of Light
Light conquers darkness. Every. Time. Here are a few ways we can be a light in our context, promote flourishing and, ultimately, bring in a fruitful harvest.
Rest: A Prerequisite for Fruitfulness
The vineyard teaches us the necessity of rest...storing our energy for the next season. Without reserves there is no subsequent harvest.
Thanksgiving: Remember and Celebrate
Thanksgiving is a time to remember and recount with gratitude the acts of Providence in our lives AND celebrate the work of the people.
Harvest Party: Why Laughter is Good for Business
The joyfulness of harvest reminds us of the need to be positive leaders, which affects the bottom line.
Harvest: What Vines Teach Us About Philanthropy
The vineyard has much to teach us about philanthropy. Strategic philanthropy takes place in an environment of mutual respect and works towards empowerment and sustainability.