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Speaking Wisdom to Sleeping Preacher

This usually worked: "Your sermon tomorrow will be stronger if you drop the long anecdote from your fishing trip."
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The Coaching Approach to Care

A Losing Proposition

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Bringing Church Problems Home

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Hide and Watch Leadership Style

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Idolizing Earthly Leaders

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