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When the world was older people thought the Earth was flat, and sailing too far would result in falling off the edge. There was also a time when people believed the sun went around the earth. People think George Washington had wooden teeth, that you can get warts from...
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It is time to get back to writing. I’ve been away for some time due to some personal reasons and am looking forward to getting back to writing. In my article “Should church leaders manage or lead?” I listed Warren Bennis’ 12 contrasts between leadership and...
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Sitting in a coffee shop in Oklahoma City I over hear three ladies talking. I don’t make out all of their conversation. However, I do hear one woman say, “…that’s a blessing.” I thought to myself, “Yes it is.” I have no idea...
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I was born and raised in the Churches of Christ. Through 42 years I have been a part of many congregations. I’ve seen wonderful, joyful, strange, and sad things happen over the years. But there is one thing I have rarely seen. I never realized how abnormal we were. In...
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In my article “Should church leaders manage or lead?” I listed Warren Bennis’ 12 contrasts between leadership and management. This series will analyze those 12 and see how they fit in realm of church leadership. The first is “The manager administers; the leader...
