Author Archives: Scott Shaum

What is the Primary Aim of Spiritual Formation?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Spiritual formation is the buzzword these days. And I am all for it. Yet, when I speak with others I hear all sorts of descriptors of what formation is to be about. Let’s ponder this for a moment. In short, spiritual … Continue reading →

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Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #5 Lack of Permission for Self-Development and Self-care

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Scott Shaum

I am writing from GMCN in Antalya, Turkey. I would be most encouraged if you find any of this helpful to pass it along to colleagues. Equally, I’d love feedback, whether a differing viewpoint or another thought or idea that … Continue reading →

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Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #4 Identity Attached to Role and Performance

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Scott Shaum

This is the fourth in a series of five themes on dynamics that facilitate ill health and ineffectiveness amongst global workers. Here is the original list and links to read on the first three themes: 1. Spiritual Anemia (read hear) 2. Holistic Exhaustion … Continue reading →

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A Shepherd’s Shout Out!

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Scott Shaum

A Shout Out is an occasional drawing attention to a resource worthy of looking into. Potter’s Inn is offering amazing services to people from all over the world in the form of soul care. Check out their website for a complete … Continue reading →

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Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #3 Relationships in Crisis

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Scott Shaum

This is the third in a series of five themes on dynamics that facilitate ill health and ineffectiveness amongst global workers. Here is the original list and links to read the first two: 1. Spiritual Anemia (read hear) 2. Holistic Exhaustion (read … Continue reading →

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2014 Annual Reading List

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Here is a partial annual reading list – an annotated list of books read in 2014. Once again, the author I strongly encourage you to be reading is Michael Reeves. His Delighting in the Trinity is having a profound impact on … Continue reading →

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Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #2 Total Exhaustion

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Scott Shaum

Feeling a Little Like this Lately? One of the gifts of  engaging so many people from so many regions of the world is observing consistent themes. One of the themes that is always observed is exhaustion. No matter where we are, the people we … Continue reading →

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Five Themes Facilitating Ill Health and Ineffectiveness Amongst Global Workers: Theme #1 Spiritual Anemia

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Scott Shaum

© Scott E. Shaum 2014 The next 5 posts will address one of 5 themes I am seeing on a very consistent basis that lead to ill health (emotional, spiritual, relational, physical, etc.) and ineffectiveness. These themes are restricted to the … Continue reading →

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