Australia won a fairly nondescript test match against New Zealand. AFL had bizarro round with all the lower placed teams defeating higher placed teams for the first time since Adam was running around in reserve grade. NRL (last round 4/8; season tally 45/72) Canterbury Cronulla Souths Penrith Melbourne Brisbane Canberra Easts AFL (last round 4/9; …

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Ron Edmondson lists seven characteristics of growing and effective leaders. The mission Jesus has given us demands leaders strive into all these areas. The list. Humility. Great leaders are willing to surrender “their” way when it’s not the best way. They realize and appreciate the strength of a team. Intentionality. Great leaders continue to learn. …

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Trying to nurture a church culture that wants and welcomes growth (along with the dynamics of change that growth brings) is challenging. You’re trying to be ready to be one thing while, in some ways, you’re not that thing yet. It can feel overwhelming, tiring, and disruptive while what it is you’re working toward can …

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