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Josh Ellis Josh Ellis

The Leadership Challenge

Josh Ellis reviews one of his favorite leadership books—James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner’s The Leadership Challenge.

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Buckner International Buckner International

4 Surprising Benefits of Volunteering

This National Volunteer Appreciation Month, let’s explore what motivates volunteers and the surprising benefits they can experience through serving. 

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Buckner International Buckner International

Serving Your Volunteers

Churches and nonprofits need volunteers to serve others. But how can leaders serve those so eager to serve others?

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Marie Burrus Marie Burrus

Your Church's Leadership Structure May Not Be the Problem

The New Testament is conspicuously silent with respect to details on church governance and decision-making., but it does provide teachings that speak powerfully to the organizational needs we face. An imperfect system filled with people of integrity, humility, and grace will function far better than a perfect system filled with those who lack these qualities.

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