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Books & Quotes

Great Summer (re)Read : Spiritual Leadership

Spiritual Leadership: A Commitment to Excellence for Every Believer, Oswald Sanders (2007 Update, Moody) So, what are you reading this summer? Beside the Bible, I know of no other single book that gives such a clear perspective and pathway to personal growth as a Christian servant leader. You may already own this book. My well-worn, […]

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Movements

Movements: What’s the Secret?

I have observed that almost any discussion on genuine spiritual movements eventually surfaces the question: “So, what’s the secret?” People lean in, notebooks shift, texting thumbs pause. Not that I can say with certainty, but I can offer personal observation after hundreds of conversations with leaders of a few dozen countries over the past 20 […]

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Leadership

Mott’s Vital Objective

Last week Ann and I hosted a long-time friend in the journey for dinner and languishing conversation. Holly Sheldon brought with her two gifts, both first-edition books written by missions statesman John R. Mott. I have been captivated by some of Mott’s observations and inquiries on the state of Christianity among college students in 1923. […]