Found: A Focus on Fathers
The subject of Fatherhood – spiritual or biological – often dredges up a convoluted catch of emotions, netted from the depths of our memories. Joy, pain, love, fear, anger or even shame. Whether from healing or hurting, those in the role of “father” in our lives cut deeply into our hearts, forming who we believe ourselves to be as children.
Some of the greatest power of fatherhood lays in its ability to create identity. Like a last name, fatherhood can wrap each individual member of the family in a moniker, identifying those who belong.
But ultimately, earthly fatherhood is a reflection. It is in the Creator that parenthood is defined and in its perfect form. It is from him that our true identity is found.
Bishop John Adams – The Power of Collaborative Leadership (A Testimony of Parish Renewal)
Before he led the diocese of Palmerston North, Bishop John Adams was the parish priest of St Peter Chanel Parish in Waimakairi, NZ. Over several years, through implementing the 3 Keys of parish renewal he saw his parish transform. Listen as he details the pivotal role his senior leadership team played in this change.
