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Time for Leaders to Stop (#1056)

2013/04/07 By Greg

Scott Williams has considerable leadership experience as a prison warden, lead pastor of a congregation that grew to an average weekly worship attendance of over 3,500 during his tenure, consultant, and social media guru.  He is also the author of Church Diversity: Sunday the Most Segregated Day of the Week (2011 – read my review here).  Recently, he shared his list of "21 Things Leaders Need To Stop Doing." Stop treating your employees like they are just another Read More …

Unusual and Unacceptable Excuses (#0660)

2012/03/06 By Greg

Marc Cortes,  Academic Dean and an assistant professor of theology at Western Seminary, recently shared a picture of a piece of paper containing a list of reasons for which a professor will not accept late work.  This one of a kind list includes: computer glitches bad planning embarrassing messages from “Mom” on your Facebook wall seeing your new brother in law on Cops unforeseen cataclysmic acts of God undergoing enhanced interrogation techniques Read More …

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Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope in Dallas and as Interim Senior Minister of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fort Worth. He has served eleven congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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