The Power of Listening to Your Community

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to sit with a group of church planters. There’s something energizing about being in a room with people stepping into new ministry work—fresh ideas, strong motivation, and a deep passion for seeing people encounter God for the first time. Throughout the workshop, I had conversations with several pastors…

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How to Communicate Without Using Insider Language

In college, I worked for an engineering company that tested construction foundations and materials. I tested materials like soils, concrete, and asphalt. I spent years in the field collecting samples and running tests, as well as testing samples in the lab under controlled conditions. It would not be uncommon for a conversation at the lab…

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