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Replacement Refs and Pastoral Authority

September 26, 2012Mike Leake

There was something really painful about watching the Monday Night Football debacle.  As I watched the final play and what appeared to be two woefully insecure refs make two different signals, I couldn’t help but think about pastoral ministry and… Continue Reading →

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Joy Robbers and Shallow Presidential Standards

September 26, 2012Mike Leake

President Obama is a fan of the NFL and is a very passionate fan of college basketball.  During these seasons he (or at least the autobot that puts together his tweets) has been known to throw out a few tweets… Continue Reading →

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“I’m Happy With Small Numbers”

September 24, 2012Mike Leake 1 Comment

Here is an imagined response that sounds very similar to answers that I’ve heard when a pastor/church is asked about their lack of growth.  “We’ve had 14 people in our church since 1993.  You know some people think that we… Continue Reading →

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Don’t Proxy Counsel

September 20, 2012Mike Leake

The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.  -Proverbs 18:17 I’m not an expert counselor.  But I hope I am growing.  Early on in my ministry I dealt almost exclusively with counseling… Continue Reading →

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