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Mentoring as Theological Integration

May 04, 2012 by Don Payne | 0 Comments

Sitting at The Navigators' Glen Eyrie Castle during the 2012 mentoring conference that Denver Seminary is co-sponsoring with the Navigators and the International Christian Mentoring Network.  Had some rich conversations with folks from fascinating ministry situations; all trying to ... [More]

Doing Our Job Brings Trouble

Apr 30, 2012 by Don Payne | 0 Comments

Few targets invite more criticism, year in and year out, than the Church.  In both scholarly and popular publications, one can hardly turn around without bumping into negative analysis of the body and bride of Christ.  And the focal points of the criticism range widely, from theological ... [More]

Mentoring as Leaving It All on the Field

Aug 05, 2011 by Don Payne | 1 Comments

Coaches commonly motivate athletes by urging them to "leave it all on the field."  If you're not familiar with this expression, it's a way of challenging a person to hold nothing back or give everything one has.  However, the figure of speech is pregnant for more than athletic ... [More]

Character Upgrade

Jan 09, 2011 by Don Payne | 0 Comments

My cell phone.  My internet service.  My software packages.  My skill sets.  My life is ravaged by the need for upgrades!  The notion of an upgrade sometimes provides a sense of exhilaration.  Anything new and “better” can do that sometimes.  Upgrades ... [More]

Christmas in Joy and Sorrow

Dec 24, 2010 by Don Payne | 0 Comments

It's Christmas Eve.  My family and I have enjoyed a day of reconnecting, teasing, laughterg, and general holiday revelry.  We just finished our annual Christmas Eve tradition of finger food and fondue.  Once again, I'm moved with profound gratitude for the goodness of ... [More]

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