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How Integrating Christian Empathy and Social-Emotional Learning Transformed My Classroom: A Guide for Educators
As an educator, you understand that teaching extends beyond academics; it involves nurturing every aspect of a child's development....
Keith Haney
Mar 74 min read
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How to Energize Your Volunteer Recruitment Efforts: Personal Stories and Strategies for Church Leaders
Recruiting volunteers may seem overwhelming, especially for church leaders with many responsibilities. However, with the right...
Keith Haney
Mar 34 min read
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Leading Effective Change in Your Congregation
Dear Subscribers, I am excited to announce a new resource for 2025 focused on "Leading Effective Change in Your Congregation." This...
Keith Haney
Jan 11 min read
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Rev. Samuel Hoard: A Legacy of Faith and Activism
Rev. Samuel L. Hoard was a pioneering figure in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), known for his unwavering commitment to faith,...
Keith Haney
Jul 29, 20243 min read
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Young Adults Want a Mentoring and Discipling Church
Mentoring and disciplining the next generation is everything for this generation.
Keith Haney
May 15, 20243 min read
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Is Your Church Entering a Season of Holy Discontent
Churches resist cultural and social progression; this resistance negatively affects churches and people because they struggle to remain...
Keith Haney
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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Building Inclusive Professional Communities with Guidance from Juan Taveras
Creating inclusive workplaces that are psychologically safe and utilize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies effectively is...
Keith Haney
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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"Crafting Organizational Culture: A Guide to Building a Positive Environment"
"If you do not have trusting teams, you have a group of people showing up to work lying, hiding, and faking." Simon Sinek Simon uses the...
Keith Haney
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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Burning Through Adversity: Dave Albin's Journey to Becoming a Fire Walk Instructor
In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the life of Dave Alvin, America's number-one firewalk instructor. Dave's story is not just...
Keith Haney
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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5 Powerful Strategies to Transform Chaos into Clarity with Damon Eddy
Life is often a labyrinth, filled with challenges and chaos that can lead us astray. But what if we could use our struggles as stepping...
Keith Haney
Nov 15, 20232 min read
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Leading for the Right Reason
After every conference I attend, I search for the significant takeaway from the event. The Global Leadership Conference produced this...
Keith Haney
Aug 21, 20233 min read
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Trust is the Future of Leadership
"When communication decreases, uncertainty increases." Craig Groeschel Never is this statement better illustrated than in the example...
Keith Haney
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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Are You Content With Good Enough?
Sometimes, when I look back at my time in the parish, I feel for my congregation members. My parents raised me with the idea that "good...
Keith Haney
Jul 1, 20233 min read
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Are You Squeezing the Fun Out of Ministry?
At a seminar, I attended the sectional leader, passed out a rock and instructed us to hold on to it. He explained that far too many...
Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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Welcome to the Becoming Bridge Builder Blog
My name is Keith Haney. The writer and architect of this blog journey. Candidly I am a pastor, but you will find no judgment, only...
Keith Haney
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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