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“Why would God send people to our church if we don't have a great dream? Why would God give a multigifted, multitalented, and multifinancially wealthy person to a church if the biggest thing you are going to do is paint the restrooms next year? That's bad stewardship.”

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John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor. He is renowned for his books on leadership and personal development, which have gained widespread popularity worldwide. Maxwell's work emphasizes the principles and practices of leadership, and he is also a successful leader with over 50 years of leadership experience. more

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