By Kristen West If churches awarded frequent flyer miles for every time folks attended, I’d have unlimited free air travel for the rest of my natural days! I have spent my life in church and experienced a variety of roles—attendee, member, volunteer, and staff member. As a result, I’ve learned a few foundational truths: But […]
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by Karen Carlton “Shhhhh!” I whispered for the hundredth time. I glanced at my watch as my two little girls squirmed and wiggled during church. I tried to keep a pleasant look on my face, but I was running out of patience on our first visit to our new church. This first visit and lots
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I have always appreciated Billy Graham’s humble spirit and bold approach to ministry. He was an ordinary man who God used to accomplish extraordinary things—a worthy role model for us all. In their book, entitled The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham, Harold Myra and Marshall Shelly detail 21 essential leadership principles this influential pastor, CEO,
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By Becky Meyerson Remember me for this, my God, and don’t erase the deeds of faithful love I have done for the house of my God and for its services. Nehemiah 13:14 HCSB Nehemiah is the hallmark book in the Bible on being an intentional leader. It is the story of Nehemiah’s journey from the
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