Ministry
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Leadership in a Multicultural Congregational Context
Journal of Unification Studies Vol. 12, 2011 – Pages 195-202 I teach a course in the Unification Theological Interfaith Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry Program entitled “Cultural Diversity and Conflict Transformation.” One of the postulates I have in teaching it is that the multicultural congregation is now at or approaching a “critical mass” in Christendom in…
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Ordination and the Unification Tradition
Journal of Unification Studies Vol. 10, 2009 – Pages 1-32 Every year in the UTS graduation ceremony, I recite the words: “I grant you this degree with all the rights and privileges thereunto appertaining.” No one has ever asked me, “What exactly are those rights and privileges that I have earned through this degree?” If…
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A Case for a Professional Ministry in the Unification Church
Journal of Unification Studies Vol. 7, 2006 – Pages 111-118 In my conversations with some elder members of our church in other states, I have encountered some interesting comments. Do we really need UTS? I never did join a church so why do we need ministers? Even if we need church leaders, why should we…