It’s Not Okay for Kids to be Bored in Church
I baptized my three oldest kids in 2015. It’s incredible to watch them worship together with the local body of Christ they’ve become a part…
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5 Simple Ways to Increase Sabbath School Attendance
Most Sabbath School teachers share a common frustration: low attendance. They feel like their congregation would benefit from Sabbath School class, but fewer than half…
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Is Relational Leadership That Big of a Deal?
Standing in my next class’ doorway to hide from the wind, I first interacted with someone who would leave a tremendous impact on my life.…
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The Leadership Conversation: Positional vs Relational Leadership
What kind of individual do you picture when you hear the word “leader”? Do you think of well-dressed men and women in a corporate board…
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Do You Acknowledge Your Weaknesses?
A top question job interviewers ask candidates is two-fold: First, what are your strengths? Second, what are your weaknesses? The first part of that inquiry…
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The Leadership Conversation: What is a Leader?
Do you identify as a leader? If you had asked me this question three years ago I would have called you crazy. I am an…
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Leadership Essentials: The Next Generation Leader
Have you ever read seven books in just five weeks? Some of you avid readers out there are saying “Yes, easily!” The other affirmative responses…
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Leadership Essentials: Embrace Contentment
According to Webster’s Dictionary the definition of content (adjective) is “satisfied with what one is or has, not wanting more or anything else.”[ref]Def. 2. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate…
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Leadership Essentials: Clarity of Vision
In 1966, Star Trek first aired on television. It featured gadgets such as the communicator, wireless earpieces, the hypospray, and the medical tricorder. Fifty years…
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Leadership Essentials: Communication and Clarity
One of the most practical qualities of a leader is his or her ability to effectively communicate. Effective communication is particularly an essential ingredient in…
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