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The Power of the Genogram

The “Genogram Your Family” tool is one of the pivotal tools we use at New Life Fellowship Church for deep, beneath the surface transformation. Jonathan Walton shared this poem at our Sunday services on July 20th about the profound impact the genogram had on his life. Enjoy! – Pete Poem – by Jonathan Walton Poetry is my releasemy shield from all griefmy refuge to which I retreat when this world is too much for mePhrases on pages are the language my mind speaksmetaphors and similespoetic elements I just breathe. My name is Jonathan Walton and I want to tell you about my genogram. A Genogram is a map of our family looking back.We take note of the values and stakeholdsThe do’s and don’ts of our householdsof our culturesAnd then you compare it to the Gospel.Because there are some things our family hold dear that don’t agree withthe family of JesusIn fact there are some actions. Read more.

Comment on If you are going to marry… by Aaron Kunce

Pete… I am floored by this. My wife and I are coming up on our 25th anniversary, and I’m a pastor. And I feel like I’ve read almost everything “out there” on marriage. But have never heard stuff like this. Your words about presence, passion, ambition, affirmation… just incredible. I’m more than intrigued at this point. I purchased John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and am interested in learning everything I can on this…….. Thx – to both you and your wife – for sharing and posting. -Aaron …read more

Comment on The Slow Power of Jesus’ Kingdom by Martin Porter

Hello. I am already on your mailing list as I feel your interview with Nicky Gumbel at HTB London UK caused me to buy the book. Until now I have tended to hate all preachers, because my father always preached nuggets from his own mindset. However the interview changed everything including my wariness of Amercian esp. prosperity preachers. My suggestion for prayer is that you consider (in the course of time) opening a bookshop or ministry centre in London, (perhaps under the wing of, or in close liaison with a church such as HTB) but for cultural reasons mainly staffed by Brits. Our cultures although very similar have some deep divergences. Very sincerely Martin (Porter) …read more

Comment on Measuring Success: A Third Way by sarah ngu

Pete, Great post (I attend New Life and have been for the past year). I think what you are getting at is not just measuring internal markers, but measuring behavior, and not just output. As a tangent, my company talks about how orgs need to measure HOW they operate, not just what/how much. It sounds like New Life is doing a good job of identifying the values it has, and then the behaviors that stem from those values, and then finally setting out metrics that capture those behaviors. Sarah PS: see more at lrn.com/howmetrics …read more

Comment on You Know You Need a Sabbath When… by Peter Keady

I’m just finishing up a 3 month sabbatical. I’ve realized just how much we’re missing by forsaking sabbath! God’s passion for His people is evident in sabbath! Remove yourself from the pattern of this world! Sabbath! …read more

Learnings from Peter Drucker

I have been reading Peter Drucker for years. I recently finished Bob Buford’s new book, Drucker and Me, where he records his learnings from being mentored by Drucker over a thirty-year period. The following are the insights that challenged me to pause, to pray, and to ask God what adjustments He might be inviting me to make in my own leadership. 1. “Build on islands of health and strength.” 2. “The predominant need in our culture is for individuals to make their lives useful to themselves and other, and nonprofits are best suited to do that.” 3. “The best nonprofits devote a great deal of time to defining their organization’s mission.” 4. “The fruit of your work grows on other people’s trees.” 5. “When the horse is dead, dismount.” 6. Have people you mentor meet with themselves before meeting with you. Drucker forced Buford to write a letter outlining the challenges he faced. Read more.

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