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Making Change With Zero Body Count
The key is working within the church culture.

Adam Stadtmiller
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7 Keys to a Smooth Church Transition
How to make major changes without alienating your congregation.

Pam Marmon
Leadership
Lord, Deliver Us from Passive-Aggressive Conflicts
Every church has elephants in the narthex. Here are four ways to root them out.

Pete Scazzero

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