Vol 1 Updates
"The material in this book and the historical flow of our field
are intentionally heading us towards an ultimate destination...
Agape."
(Pearls and Perils, Afterword, page 223)
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Chapter 1: Highlighting Member Care History
See the six history entries from 2010 on the MCA weblog:
MC History: 40 Years-40 Quotes
Includes a brief overview of four decades of member care history, 10 quotes from each of these decades, and video clips representing the member care developments in each decades.
Chapter 6: Upgrading Relational Resiliency
I want to finish this chapter with a short anecdote about the Berlin Wall. This wall, begun in 1961, was a transparent reminder of the dangerous ideological and relational malaise that divided large parts of humanity. We in the mission/aid and member care community can learn much from the erecting and dismantling of this monolithic travesty.
(click here for more: Five Protective Factors for Teams)
The Speed of Trust, (2006) by Stephen MR Covey. This book is a fascinating, highly relvant, and in-depth look at trust--self, relational, organizational, market, and social trust, based on competency and character. Easy to understand/practical. To see a comprehensive book review/summary, click here .
Chapter 7: Supporting Good Governance and Good Management
Our hearts go out to the people in the Middle East-North Africa region and all those who are willing to peacefully confront, risk, and even die for social justice. We must learn from them.
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Brief Reflections on Corruption, Protection,
See also: Corruption-Free Churches are Possible: Experiences, Values, Solutions (2010), Christopher Stückelberger (online book available for free download at Global Ethics Forum; must register for free)
Baker, D. & Hayward, D. (2010). (Eds.). Serving Jesus in ministry. Ethics and accountability in mission. Pasadena, CA USA: William Carey Library.
Chapter 11: Extending the Foundations of Good Practice
This video from the Veritas Forum provides a quick overview of the history and relevance of human rights. It is somewhat Western-centric in places but overall it is very well done (nine minutes). It is a good complement to chapter 11's emphasis on the inclusion of human rights into the field/practice of member care. "Come on in. Have a seat...."
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