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"What Should Lbs Do With His 'Last Energies'?", Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

Planning document for the future of Heartbeat. Proposes that Heartbeat create an alliance with one or more universities to continue its work. Alliance could include a "Heartbeat Chair" funded with an endowment to ensure its future. Saunders would teach a class for the first semester on the history and philosophy of Heartbeat and compile the information into a book for future endeavors.

A second scenario proposes a more active role for Saunders, who does not want to retire. Saunders would teach future leaders in small seminars and have an assistant to help him recast his past work in today's language …

The Cultural Setting For Churches Today, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Essay on the role of churches in view of the realities of the world.

Heartbeat's Future: Plan A And Plan B, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

Explores further the idea of Heartbeat's future resting with an Institute and an endowed chair at a university. Contains a narrative of key events in Heartbeat's history; discusses points in favor of an Institute and endowed chair, and recommends that Saunders teach a semester and retreat to Temenos for renewal while writing his book. Acknowledges critical nature of Saunders's face-to-face involvement in small groups and mentoring.

Also proposes a Plan B with Saunders producing a weekly video in story and application format and using Mike Cope to present to young audiences.

Date of document is estimated to be after February …

Heartbeat Restructuring For The Future, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

Planning the new future of Heartbeat. Lists changes in the marketplace, in society, and in ways information is delivered. Acknowledges the age of key Heartbeat people. Proposes creating two additional entities under Heartbeat: a named Institute for for focusing on those outside religious organizations, and a named Institute of Research and Innovation for conducting research on culture and global challenges.

Suggested names for the first Institute would be Don Williams and Jim Fisher--the Williams Fisher Institute Suggested names for the research arm are David and Jon Halbert--the Halbert institute for Research and Innovation. Also names suggested people for other key …

A Theological, Sociological, And Educational Rationale For The Curriculum : "Luther's Explanation To The Decalogue, As Explored Through Film : A Curriculum For Young Adults" ; Luther's Explanation To The Decalogue As Explored Through Film : A Curriculum For Young Adults, Karen A. Wilson

Master of Arts Theses

No abstract provided.

Life That Loves To Happen Music, Craig Addy

Landon Saunders Documents

Music for the Life That Love to Happen series. Scored for clarinet and piano. Other folder contents ACU Library include a CD of the recording.

Life That Loves To Happen Image Samples, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

Image mockups for book and seminar series Life That Loves to Happen. Date is estimated.

Saunders's Thoughts On Proposed New Members Of Heartbeat Board, Landon Brady Sanders

Landon Saunders Documents

Fax from Landon Saunders to Terry Koonce reflecting Saunders' thoughts about potential Heartbeat Board members.

Statement Of Board Member's Responsibilities, Donald F. Beasley, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

Revised statement of Heartbeat Board members' responsibilities. Includes general expectations, meeting attendance, staff relations, fiduciary responsibilities, fundraising, and committees.

Cover letter states that there are two versions here: a revised version and an older version for comparison purposes.

Letter Requesting Nominations For Possible Heartbeat Board Expansion, Terry Koonce

Landon Saunders Documents

Letter from Heartbeat Board of Directors member Terry Koonce to the other members about possibly expanding the Heartbeat Board to include more gender, ethnic, and geographical diversity among members. Asked other members to submit names of women, ethnic minorities, and other people of sufficient means to be on the board.

Making A Life While Making A Living, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Transcript of a speech given by Saunders for Owen Oil Tools.

Heartbeat Future Movie Version 2.0, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

Rough content for a projected movie or infomercial explaining the Heartbeat approach, developing in conjunction with Zoetics, Inc. This version 2.0 is part of a larger document entitled Heartbeat Now and the Future.

Version 1.0 of the movie plan is contain in a separate folder in this box.

Life That Loves To Happen Brochure, Heartbeat

Landon Saunders Documents

Booklet describing and advertising the Heartbeat seminar Life That Loves to Happen. Date of publication is a very broad estimate.

Religion, God, Spirituality, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Essay or prepared talk on relating Jesus's greatest commandment to love God and love one's neighbor -- what Saunders calls here the "Big Idea" -- to a daily life of joy and meaning.

Ten Commandments For Being With Others, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Speech about basic principles for human relationships and community. Date and occasion unknown. Year of creation is very estimated.

Landon Brady Saunders Biography For Religious Events, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

One-page biography of Landon Saunders appropriate for religious events

Minutes Of Heartbeat Board Of Directors Meeting July 1994, Robert L. Baker

Landon Saunders Documents

Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of Media Projects for Relations, Inc. D/B/A Heartbeat. Meeting was held on July 22, 1994 in Stowe, Vermont. Lists those in attendance, summarizes financial statements, and reports on Heartbeat's activities over the past year. Mentions progress toward financial goals, publications accomplished in response to academic and scholarly goals, and planned programs for Heartbeat outreach.

Implementation Chart For "Life That Loves To Happen", Heartbeat

Landon Saunders Documents

Chart showing the implementation stages of the "Life That Loves to Happen" program and the corresponding roles of donors/sponsors, programs and products, and participant behaviors.

Date estimated to be 1994.

Personal Notes "Such Creation Is All I Have...", Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Excerpt from Saunders's personal notes. Notes are journal-type entries that mix personal reflection with plans for Heartbeat.

In this excerpt, Saunders reflects on life priorities, the nature of creativity as a gift to God, and purpose.

Slides For Community Products, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Handwritten slides marking the first checkpoint in the production of the series of community products.

Plan For City Outreach, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

Outline of the plan for product directed towards cities. Describes initial roll-out, goals, product packages, and rough budget.

Proposal For Community Seminars, Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

Early document leading up to the community seminars directed toward cities and businesses. Includes rationale and needs assessment, why heartbeat is uniquely positioned to respond, a very general description of plan, and how ideas on how to fund and market it.

Invitation Letter To Linda Thompson To Join Heartbeat Board, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Letter from Landon Saunders to Linda Thompson inviting her to join the Heartbeat Board of Directors. Invitation was part of Heartbeat's desire to expand the existing board to include more women and ethnically diverse members.

Landon Brady Saunders Biography (Secular), Unknown

Landon Saunders Documents

One-page biography of Landon Saunders for secular events, circa 1991.

Letter Announcing New Heartbeat Board Members, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Letter from Landon Saunders to Don Williams announcing the current Board of Directors' decision to add new and more diverse people, including women, to the Heartbeat Board. Lists the criteria for consideration suggested by the current Board. Contains a reply form for additional nominees, a list of current board members and their addresses, and a list of names and home states of new nominees approved by the Board on July 13, 1991.

Drafts And Suggestions For Letter Inviting Nominees To Join Heartbeat Board, Landon Brady Saunders, Tim Minnix

Landon Saunders Documents

Initial draft of the letter inviting nominees to join the Heartbeat Board. This is one draft of several that the folder contains. Draft contains handwritten notes and suggested edits.

Separate pages list editing suggestions from various board members to Landon Saunders and notes about the board expansion overall.

Five Ideas: A Declaration Of Personal Interdependence, Landon Brady Saunders, Heartbeat

Landon Saunders Documents

Heartbeat brochure available to respondents upon request.

The Depression Plan, Landon Brady Saunders, Heartbeat

Landon Saunders Documents

Heartbeat brochure available to respondents upon request.

Encouragement For The Helper, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Speech by Landon Saunders, part I. Part II is under title "Encouragement from the Helped", also digitized in this repository. Speech contains a transcript of audience questions and answers.

Encouragement From The Helped, Landon Brady Saunders

Landon Saunders Documents

Speech given by Landon Saunders. Labeled Part II. Part I is entitled "Encouragement for the Helper" and is also digitized as part of this repository.