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Two Trees: An Overly-generous Metaphor?
(2026) Couchman, Adam; St Francis College
A contribution to a book forum on Garry Deverell's "Gondwana Theology"
Brophy, Anne
Eavesdropping on Karl Barth: Occasional Essays
(ATF Press, 2026-10-03) Thompson, Geoff; Pilgrim Theological College
The book is a collection of my own essays, both previously-published and new.The title points to the mode of my engagement with Barth. Just as Barth exhorted the church to “eavesdrop in the world at large” to listen for the Word of God in surprising and unexpected places, so I have eavesdropped on some of the unexpected places in Barth’s own theology and discerned some surprising wisdom. The essays cover issues such apophaticism and the nature of theological discourse, cultural crisis, religious alterity, the non-human creation, post-truth, the nature of Christian solidarity with the world, and the nature and functions of dogmatics.
Spiritual Direction in the Workplace: Releasing Spiritual Consciousness
(WellSpring Centre Inc., 2021-08-04) Miles, Bernadette; Lock, Ann; Whitley College
As organisations navigate increasing complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change, there is growing recognition that sustainable leadership requires attention to the inner life as well as organisational performance. This chapter explores the contribution of spiritual direction and spiritual conversation to the development of spiritual consciousness in the workplace. Drawing on insights from leadership studies, organisational development, spirituality, and the Christian contemplative tradition, it argues that spiritual direction offers a practical framework for helping individuals and organisations attend to their deepest values, purpose, and identity. Central to this exploration is the concept of kardia, the spiritual centre of a person or organisation, where meaning, creativity, and transformation emerge. The chapter examines the role of the spiritual director in creating reflective and confidential spaces where leaders and groups can explore the stories, assumptions, and patterns that shape organisational life. It proposes that spiritual conversation can release creative potential, deepen self-awareness, strengthen discernment, and foster healthier organisational cultures. By integrating spirituality into workplace practice, organisations can move beyond individualism, fear, and reactivity towards greater interconnectedness, creativity, and shared purpose. Spiritual direction is presented not as a religious intervention but as a process of awakening spiritual consciousness, enabling individuals and organisations to align more fully with the life-giving spirit at the heart of their work.
Howard, Barbara