Should it be easier to become a church leader?
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Becoming a church leader is a complex business and requires much more than just a CV and job interview. But should it be this hard given the types of people who became leaders in the Bible? How do we 'discern' if we're ready to be leaders? Esther Higham spoke to Rev Michelle Nunn, the Principal of Regents College and a member of the Elim Church National Leadership Team, and Rev Phil Jump, the Regional Minister for the North West Baptist Association..
Released on 3 Oct 2024
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