God had entrusted this leader with enormous power. The only question was whether he’d deny it or see it as a gift to be used for God’s glory. Frankly, when it comes to power dynamics, “the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light” (Luke 16:8). Some businesses and nonprofits readily comprehend what the church often misses: the most durable organizations are the ones that see not single pieces but the big picture of power. Writing about how churches
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