The Wisdom of the Seasons: How the Church Year Helps Us Understand Our Congregational Stories - Softcover

Charles M. Olsen is the founder of Worshipful-Work, an inclusive ecumenical ministry focusing on the integration of spirituality and administration in church leadership. An ordained Presbyterian minister who has pastored three congregations, Chuck currently teaches, writes, and facilitates the practice of spiritual discernment in religious bodies.

Have you heard the revolutionary new equation: the ancient Church year + fresh congregational stories = wisdom for revitalized ministry! In The Wisdom of the Seasons, Charles Olsen expounds this exciting development--not just a glittering fancy, but an authentic discovery of a spirit-filled process to grow healthier congregational mission. --Marva J. Dawn, author of Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down, In the Beginning GOD, and Being Well When We re Ill

In The Wisdom of the Seasons, Charles Olsen is like a dance coach helping congregations move to the rhythms of the Holy Spirit. He observes that congregations who are aware of God playing a role in their story can move forward with energy and vision. This spiritual and practical book helps congregations believe that by God's grace their stories can become songs and old dry bones can dance. --Peter M. Morgan, President Emeritus, Disciples of Christ Historical Society, and author of Story Weaving: Using Stories to Transform Your Congregation

The Wisdom of the Seasons is a gift of encouragement, a cup of refreshing water offered for the spiritual health of the church family--our family--one more generation standing on the shoulders of those whom Olsen scoops out of the biblical text to shine a light on our own congregational story --Stephen A. Macchia, Founder and President, Leadership Transformations, Inc