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I just received (and dutifully filled out) a survey from my seminary, Pacific School of…
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“What gifts did your parents give to you?” is a question Edwin Friedman used to…
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Where do you come from? Our history can be a source of strength as we…
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Taking a stand is one of the most important tasks of leadership. When leaders take…
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I was in Colorado this week for the Leadership in Ministry workshop. At high altitudes…
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When we are in ministry, we offer ourselves to others, for God’s sake, for the…
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