Monthly Archives: October 2012

The Divine is in the Details: Why are congregations bad at processes

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Mark Love

Here’s my assumption. Congregations stink at processes. They stink two ways. Most don’t have processes they dearly need. And the processes they do have do not embody adequately theological beliefs or commitments. I’ve got some pretty big church horror stories, … Continue reading →

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The Divine is in the Details: Process and the Leading of God

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Mark Love

As with so many things, Luke Timothy Johnson says it right. “If we identify the church as a community of faith, the process of decision making ought to make the structures and implications of this response to reality called ‘faith’ … Continue reading →

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The Divine is in the Details: Reflections on Peace, Power, and Process

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Mark Love

As Paul says, “the kingdom of God is not about talk, but power.” Indeed. I am of the opinion that there is no place where the gospel becomes more practical than in matters related to power.  I want to quickly … Continue reading →

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