Commitment: the Way to Begin and Endure (1 of 4)

John Smucker April 11, 2025

  1. Listen to Commitment: The Way to Begin and Endure.
  2. Listen to Communication: The Way to Know and to be Known.
  3. Listen to Culture: The Way to Understand and Respect.
  4. Listen to Change: The Way to Strengthen and Mature

Culture: the Way to Understand and Respect was presented by John Smucker at Western Fellowship Teachers’ Institute (WFTI) 2025.

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