Please join us this fall in a discussion of Henri Nouwen’s “The Spirituality of Fund-Raising”
We our pleased to announce our upcoming six week discussion starting October 1st and to introduce you to our moderator, Henry Freeman. Henry Freeman is president of H. Freeman Associates, LLC, a fund-raising consulting firm serving non-profits and faith-based organizations throughout the United States. Speaking of his relationship with Henri Nouwen, Henry Freeman stated, “Henri was more than a teacher and colleague. He was a mentor and friend. Beginning with our time together at Yale and up until his death more than 20 years later, Henri was an inspiration to me both personally and professionally. While not himself known as a fund-raiser, Henri taught me that fund-raising at its best is a calling that is grounded in the building of community and careful tending of the human spirit.” Henry talks about Henri Nouwen’s influence on him in the area of fund-raising in a seven minute video, “Making Space for Wealthy (and Well-Known) People at Your Table”. Click here to watch this video on YouTube.
We hope you will join us this fall and trust that you are enjoying a peaceful and relaxing summer with family and friends! If you do not have a copy of The Spirituality of Fund-Raising, click here to order this beautiful, 40-page booklet.
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September 29th, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
Greetings Larry! Knowing you, your passion for servant leadership, and your work, I look forward to your participation in the blog!
September 29th, 2009 @ 10:07 am
Hello, my name is Larry C. Spears. I live in Indianapolis, Indiana. For the past twenty years my work has focused on servant-leadership, both as an executive and as writer/editor of a number of books. From 1990-2007 I was President & CEO of The Greenleaf Center, and since 2008 I now head up The Spears Center for Servant-Leadership (www.spearscenter.org). I also teach graduate courses in servant-leadership for Gonzaga University in Spokane. Henry and I are longtime friends, having first met two decades ago through our shared connection with FRIENDS JOURNAL in Philadelphia. I was lucky enough to have had one long conversation with Henri Nouwen in the early 90’s, and I have met two of his brothers in The Netherlands. IN THE NAME OF JESUS was the first Nouwen book I read, and it has remained one of my favorites. I look forward to participating in this blog.–Larry
September 25th, 2009 @ 9:51 am
Asheley–Thank you for the thoughtful introduction to your life and interests! Having someone from Wyoming also provides a nice new “flavor” to the wide range of states (and countries) represented. To “meet” many of the other participants take a look at the comments in the “Getting Started–Tell Us About You” section.
Again, welcome!
September 24th, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
Hello, my name is Asheley Farland. Though originally from Virginia, I recently studied Christian Counseling at Biblical Seminary in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. After school I moved out west and currently live in Jackson, Wyoming where I was recently working in Alzheimer’s and Dementia-related activities until a maternity leave.
Both my mother and father have worked in philanthropic pursuits for years, demonstrating to me that one must not only believe in the cause of giving, but also respect the givers. I have learned that it’s impossible for anyone to give to any of the many worthy pursuits of others unless there is someone to share the message with them in truth and love. And I hope through this book, by a man who I have come to respect and cherish, that I might learn how to share that message more fluently and grow to more fully to pursue the passion my parents imparted to me.
September 21st, 2009 @ 3:38 pm
I comment from scotland - edinburgh - a city of contrast. I spent a few years with Sojourners and the Communities of Communities 83 - 86 and spent time around Henri Nouwen and his work. My interest grows out of how helpful I found it then to reflect along with his writings. thoughts. The subject of fund raising and the wealthy - I look forward to it
September 21st, 2009 @ 5:27 am
Greetings Jim! I remember well our series of conversations two years ago and look forward to hearing how things are going. Welcome to the conversation!
September 20th, 2009 @ 10:36 am
Greetings,
I am Jim Emrich, Board Chair of Seeing Things Whole. We are a community which seeks to bridge the gap between faith and everyday life with a particular focus on organizations as the subject of God’s ongoing creation.
We envision a better world made possible through organizations which are as informed by faith and moral reasoning as they are by economic realities.
I am looking forward to our conversation.
In Peace and Hope