By: Nancy VanderRoest on September 13, 2018
History is not my forte, so I was not thrilled to see the book by Tsang on the list of reading for this term. I could think of more exciting things to do than read about the “Modern History of Hong Kong,” such as doing my dishes or dusting my house! But, I realized while…
By: Dan Kreiss on September 13, 2018
What is to be taken from a book largely about entrepreneurial leadership in a program dedicated to the development of leadership for the Church? Has the Church not already adopted more of a business mindset thus diminishing the role of the Spirit in guiding it to accomplish the desires of God? It might be easy…
By: Jason Turbeville on September 13, 2018
While I was reading this weeks book, Insight Out: Get Ideas Out of Your Head and Into the World by Tina Seelig, I was struggling with the fact that I have never been very creative. In fact, it is one of the hardest parts of my job as a pastor. Then in the introduction I read…
By: Mark Petersen on September 13, 2018
Do you feel stuck or trapped by overwhelming need in your ministry context? Ministry issues are deep, painful, and complex, and we often wonder how we can continue creatively serving to nurture thriving local communities. Frequently we undertake brainstorming sessions with key stakeholders, but those sparks of inspiration rarely seem to transform into meaningful change.…
By: Jean Ollis on September 13, 2018
“Your future is determined by how you dance in the present”.[1] It took me awhile to find the perfect dancing photo. But I did! This dancer is relaxed, swinging her hair, following the rhythm of the music without displaying perfect form and presentation. In my mind she is having a blast. She’s taking a risk, and…
By: Andrea Lathrop on September 13, 2018
A Modern History of Hong Kong was an excellent read on the issues and complexities that have contributed to making Hong Kong what it is today. Obviously there is an overwhelming amount of content to digest in this book but I kept noticing throughout Hong Kong’s history a thread of oppression and superiority by outsiders.…
By: John Muhanji on September 13, 2018
King Solomon in his wisdom said that “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the son.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) This is a true statement from King Solomon. The book in question, “A Modern History of Hong Kong” by Steve Tsang speaks volume about personal…
By: Kyle Chalko on September 13, 2018
Insight Out by Dr. Tina Seelig was a fast-paced ride that kept the reader engaged and entertained all the way through. This might be expected when you see the Seelig is an instructor at Stanford with a degree in Neuroscience, and teaches classes on creativity. What some people may now know though, is that Insight…
By: Colleen Batchelder on September 13, 2018
For years, we as pastors have echoed countless sermons on leadership, purpose and understanding one’s calling. However, most messages lead congregants to a euphoric sense of inspiration without any form of personal application. The mood is set, the lights are dim, and the band is enveloped in the last chorus of Beautiful Name. However, in…
By: Mike on September 13, 2018
Tina Seelig’s Insight Out helps dreams come alive. Focusing on imagination, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurism she provides a step-by-step guidebook for dreamers who want to transform their ideas into a reality. Seelig uses a practical approach to help the reader advance their idea from imagination to implementation. This post will examine Seelig’s work and explore…
By: Rev Jacob Bolton on September 13, 2018
A few years ago, the church I currently serve took a trip to Scotland. We traveled to Iona and the Highlands, and also took in the sights in Edinburgh and Saint Andrews. While touring the lovely city of Glasgow, we stumbled upon the stunning Doulton Fountain. This fountain, located on Glasgow Green, features four distinct…
By: Chris Pritchett on September 13, 2018
How many times in your life have you seen a simple new invention that went viral and said, “Why didn’t I think of that?” The figit spinner—a stupid toy for people who do not know how to process their anxiety, which is a growing population in the States as technology continues to speed up the…
By: Jenn Burnett on September 13, 2018
Civil society depends in part upon the existence of a system of justice which ensures the behaviour of individuals is within the parameters of agreed upon values. These values are usually translated into laws with further regulations granting a governing body the power of enforcement. In a democratic system, the hope is that the elected…
By: Dave Watermulder on September 13, 2018
I won’t lie. I’m a sucker for this kind of book. Although the author Tina Seelig may have other “entrepreneurs” in mind, her book Insight Out: Get Ideas out of Your Head and Into the Worldreally can apply to a wide variety of people, myself included! She invites her readers to expand their scope by…
By: Rhonda Davis on September 13, 2018
First of all, I am embarrassed to reveal that this reading has been the totality of my encounter with the history and culture of Hong Kong. After this reading, I feel I have a greater understanding of why this advance is so important. I have used the reading of A Modern History of Hong Kong…
By: Karen Rouggly on September 13, 2018
I love to make an entrance. Having a background in theatre, there are few things that excite me more than the first time you walk onto the stage for the first time in a role. There is a rush of adrenaline unlike any other. You take a breath, say a prayer that you will remember…
By: Jennifer Williamson on September 13, 2018
As a missionary, one of the questions I frequently get asked is, “How did God call you to France?” Everyone loves a good “call” story. Indeed, most missionaries can point to a moment when they sensed either a pull towards a particular people group or an inclination towards a particular type of ministry. Whether through…
By: Sean Dean on September 13, 2018
Creating community is difficult. It becomes more difficult when you have people from opposing view points or with different end goals. That is the predicament Hong Kong found itself in for decades. There were the native Chinese people who came to Hong Kong for a living but were still committed to their communities on the…
By: Digby Wilkinson on September 13, 2018
The evolution of the British empire over several centuries was one of ‘divide and rule’. The early expansion of the 15th–18th centuries was a simple exercise in trade exploitation under the thin veil of financially backed ‘exploration’.[1] However, that exploration often confronted two realities: extraordinary economic opportunity alongside non-compliant populations. For the most part, the…
By: Wallace Kamau on September 12, 2018
Reading the account of Jackie Pullinger about Her ministry in Hong Kong was a refreshing reminder that we cannot be effective in ministry without the help of The Holy Spirit. It brought to mind my encounter in ministry as a young believer when I was assigned the responsibility to preach to middle school children in…
