Seeker and Servant

This collection of original essays expands on visionary Robert K. Greenleaf's servant-leadership theme. It offers thought-provoking ideas on how religious institutions and individuals can serve in a more caring way by applying the ideas and ideals of Greenleaf's servant-leadership vision.

Part One: Nurturing the Sprit: the Challenges of ReligiousLeadership Religious Leaders as Seekers and Servants The Servant as Nurturer of the Human Spirit Spirituality as Leadership The Servant as Gradualist Types of Leaders An Opportunity for a Powerful New Religious Influence Part Two: Leaders as Inspirited Persons The Collapse of Civilization: A Fantasy Reflections on Spirit Seeing Things Whole Images of Great Spirits Pope John XXIII: Nurturer of Spirits Talking and Listening Being Who You Are Part Three: Seminary, Church, Foundation: Reflections on ReligiousInstitutions Fable Religious Leadership for These Times Theology: A Concern for the Conditions Under Which the Human SpiritFlowers The Need for a Theology of Institutions The Seminary as Institution A New Role for Seminaries Critical Thought and Seminary Leadership The Trustee Chairperson: Nurturer of the Human Spirit Toward a Gentle Revolution Ministry to the Strong The Inner-City Church as Servant to Its Community A Servant-Led Society Part Four: Toward the Caring Community: Reflections on Seeking,Giving, and Receiving The Search and the Seeker On Being a Seeker in the Late Twentieth Century Lost Knowledge A Lifeline of Ideas Our Indian Experience: What It Suggests About Giving Giving and Receiving Gifts of Money Is It More Blessed to Give Than to Receive? Afterword