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Seven Things I Hate About Spiritual Formation
Forget being exotic and elite; it's all about becoming more like Christ.
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The 5 Comments Preachers Hate Most
Dealing with post-sermon remarks.
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Must-Reads from John Ortberg
Our editors have compiled our best from this contributor from the archives. Here you'll find ground-breaking, honest, wise coverage that sets Leadership Journal apart.
The Sin Tamer
Do we ever get to stop fighting against the evil within?
Why THIS?
An honest look at the difficult question, "How much sin should we expect in the church?"
Time Well Wasted
Why you need downtime and how to spend it
Why THIS?
John Ortberg identifies three ways pastors can benefit from wasting time.
The Strong-Willed Leader
There is a difference between a surrendered will and a weak will.
Why THIS?
One of the most unheralded (and most essential) characteristics of a good leader is their indomitable will.
Your Spiritual Growth Plan
Developing life in the Spirit is a customized process.
Why THIS?
Why gauging a church's ability to nurture spiritual growth should be framed around the right message, an accurate standard of measurement, and customized means for encouraging growth.
The "We" We Want to Be
The most important growth is not a "me" thing but a "we" thing.
Why THIS?
John Ortberg examines what it really means for the church to be "the body of Christ."
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