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Posts tagged "delegation"

We are Always Better Together

Old Testament Reflection

When Moses ran from Egypt forty years earlier he had married into Jethro’s clan, a nomadic shepherding family in the land of Midian. Now, when more than six months had passed since Moses led the people of Israel out of Egypt and the sheer managerial logistics were becoming unbearable, Moses received news that his father in law, Jethro, was coming for a visit.

Jethro was a High Priest of a religious sect that, like Abraham, worshiped the one true God.

Read More delegation, leadership

What is Success?

New Testament Reflection

Up until this point, Jesus was the only one teaching and doing miracles in his ministry. Now Jesus hands over the baton. He passes his authority on to the disciples, delegating them to take over what he’s been doing. How exciting! What pressure!

The assignment may have seemed daunting (who likes making cold calls?) and risky (going on a trip with no money?).

Read More obedience, success, authority, delegation


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