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Fresh Eyes of a Secret Visitor
September 28, 2009
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Fresh Eyes of a Secret Visitor
Norman Jameson 001By Norman Jameson at NJameson@TheColumbiaPartnership.org.

I once directed communication for a large non-profit that operated residential facilities across the state. When I hired a new associate, one of the first things she asked was, "Why  is the dumpster on this campus not hidden behind a privacy screen of some kind? It is right out in the open and looks like an ugly campus feature."

I hadn't noticed--anymore. [Click
HERE to read more.]
Future Story of Fall Creek Community Church
Fall Creek Community Church is a Christian and Missionary Alliance congregation in Fishers, IN. Since January they have been engaged in a Spiritual Strategic Journey [SSJ] with the strategic leadership coaching of George Bullard. Part of the SSJ process is the development of the future story of ministry of the congregation. View and/or download the video of the future of Fall Creek from George's blog. For more information about an SSJ process for your congregation send a message to Client.Care@TheColumbiaPartnership.org.
Travel Free Learning Resource of the Week
Learn the book writing and publishing process from an expert--Eddie Hammett. Eddie HammettEddie has written seven books over the past 15 years with three different publishers and various arrangements with co-authors, contributors, and ghost writers. He is offering a webinar and teleconference package. To registration go to this link: How to Write a Book and Get it PublishedThe price for package goes up $50 on October 1st!
TCP Leadership Series Book of the Week
Dale, Cultivating Perennial ChurchesCultivating Perennial Churches: Your Guide to Long-Term Growth by Robert Dale.

"Once again, Robert Dale strikes gold. After panning 7 church streams for gems, he then hits payload with a final chapter that brings them all together into one dazzling bracelet that every church will want to wear." --Leonard Sweet.

See and purchase this book at TCP Resources Store.
Where Are Partners, Associates, and Authors Speaking, Consulting, or Coaching in Coming Days?
Gary Nelson:  Francophone Pastors Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 28th - 29th.
Bill Howard: Capital Campaign, North Rock Hill Church, Rock Hill, SC, September 30th.
David Crocker: Statewide Operation Inasmuch training, Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, Fayetteville, NC, October 3rd.
George Bullard: Kern Family Foundation Senior Scholars Seminary, Green Lake Conference Center, WI, October 2nd-4th.