Category Archives: Leadership

Developing Your Growth Plan

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Tom Bolton

I read this great reminder from John Maxwell about personal growth plans.  I agree that all these tasks are critical for leaders (and followers too): To develop your own intentional growth plan, you must:    Make a commitment to intentionally grow.    … Continue reading →

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Ikigai

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Tom Bolton

I learned a new word that I will contemplate during my prayer time this week. This is from Dr. Ingrid Hicks.

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2014 Homeless Day Video

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Homeless Day Video Not local, but a thoughtful message!

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Steven Manskar on Atonement and Method

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Steven Manskar on Atonement and Method Speaking about cross-bearing, United Methodist Pastor and leader Steven Manskar has been presenting a strong series on atonement.  Yesterday’s blog started out, “Jesus tells those who want to be his followers to “take up … Continue reading →

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An opportunity to have input to a new book

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Tom Bolton

An opportunity to have input to a new book In his new blog introducing his book on theology, Teddy Ray writes, “In 2013, I began writing a book on theology. For several years, I looked for a particular resource I … Continue reading →

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Not a Snap

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Friday I received important reminders from the Wisconsin Council of Churches on SNAP, and I’m repeating many of them here: Food Share Cuts Mean More Demands on Emergency Food Providers Share your story and tell Congress not to cut anti-hunger … Continue reading →

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Bread: Budget Battles and Hunger

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

What the Shutdown Means for Programs that Address Hunger and Poverty -This update is from Bread for the World A government shutdown means there are no additional federal funds to support programs such as WIC, SNAP (formerly food stamps), Head … Continue reading →

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