ABOUT BILL BLANKSCHAEN

Bill Blankschaen
Bill Blankschaen is a proven non-profit leader, writer, speaker, and ministry consultant who equips Christians to think, live, and lead with abundant faith. He blogs at FaithWalkers at Patheos.

12 Questions to Help New Leaders Thrive in a New Ministry Position

by: Bill Blankschaen

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As I look back over times when I’ve tackled a new leadership position, I recall 12 questions I asked or — knowing what I know now — wish I had asked.

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