The Powerlessness of Positive Thinking
Image by arbyreed via Flickr I just read an article in my recent copy of The Christian Century about the changing of the guard (once again) at the Crystal Cathedral ---the Southern California megachurch that Rev. Robert Schuller (now 83 years old) has spent the better part of his life building. In 2006, Schuller's son Robert took over as the senior pastor of the Crystal Cathedral. The younger Schuller was a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary , and seemed to be on course to filling his father's shoes for many years to come. The Hour of Power broadcast of the Crystal Cathedral's worship services was viewed by millions of viewers. Schuller the younger even had his father's looks, preaching cadence and mannerisms. But then a year ago, everything fell apart, and the elder Schuller replaced his son with his daughter, Sheila Schuller Coleman, who was installed as interim pastor. Coleman has little or no theological training but has worked in education and ...