A lot of H.B. Charles Jr’s 103 point list Things I’ve Learned Along The Way resonate. And it’s helpful to know that a lot of these are common experiences for pastors as well. Here’s a handful of examples to give you a taste. 1. Your primary responsibility as a pastor is prayer and the ministry …

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AFL 7/9 Always mixed feelings when wrong tips involve Collingwood losing and Brisbane winning, so seven isn’t as bad as it sounds. North Melbourne and Brisbane didn’t have many tipping them, either Adelaide are seriously over-rated. They’ll probably finish second. It would be a travesty if they finish first. NRL 6/8 Souths look like being …

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What does Spiritual Influence promise? (Mel Lawrenz, Zondervan, 2012) Mel Lawrenz has written a book that seeks to nurture the spiritual character which expresses itself in vital leadership which nurtures character in others. Lawrenz explains “Our focus here is on the personal dynamics whereby we can be positive spiritual influences in the lives of others, …

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