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John O Baker III

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Pastors Talk (Ep. 167): On Deacons (with Matt Smethurst)

John Baker April 15, 2021 No Comments

What does the Bible say about deacons? How are they different than elders? Should they balance the authority of the elders? Source: Episode 167: On “Pastors Talk (Ep. 167): On Deacons (with Matt Smethurst)”

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A Church’s Understanding of a Pastor’s Role — Practical Shepherding

John Baker April 15, 2021 No Comments

Is it important for a church to understand the Biblical role of a Pastor? How does that serve the congregation and promote further health? What “A Church’s Understanding of a Pastor’s Role — Practical Shepherding”

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24 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return

John Baker April 20, 2020 No Comments

Source: 24 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return Ken Brady offers a helpful list of issues that deserve church leaders’ attention, before we “24 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return”

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How To Throw A Virtual Dinner Party

John Baker April 20, 2020

https://zzc.aha.mybluehost.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dinnerparty-4-1584718947.mp4 It’s 2020: “Social” doesn’t have to mean “sitting next to you.” Source: How To Throw A Virtual Dinner Party

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Leading Beyond the Blizzard: Why Every Organization Is Now a Startup

John Baker April 11, 2020 No Comments

[auto-iframe link=https://player.simplecast.com/23390dcc-a31f-461c-87b7-30d5a65c223c] Source: LEADING BEYOND THE BLIZZARD: WHY EVERY ORGANIZATION IS NOW A STARTUP By Andy Crouch, Kurt Keilhacker, and Dave Blanchard Summary The novel “Leading Beyond the Blizzard: Why Every Organization Is Now a Startup”

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