PC 070: 7 communication habits that quietly hurt your church

About this episode

This episode discusses seven communication habits that can negatively impact a church's effectiveness.

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Topics covered

• communication habits
• church leadership
• ministry challenges

Keywords

• church
• communication
• leadership
• ministry

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