Ministers Promoting The School in the Congregation by Wendell Miller

Wendell Miller March 16, 2019

The people we respect influence our values, says Wendell. Good ministers who earn their congregants respect gain the opportunity to encourage the church’s vision for the school. Wendell encourages pastors to develop their understanding of the school and invest in its progress.

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