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Bill Smart

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After and during my seminary education, I served as a pastor. In two different associate pastor roles I gave leadership to educational ministries, guided small group ministries, counseled, taught, and preached.
Later I served several years as a senior pastor, then transitioning to work as a hospice chaplain. All told, I was a pastor for 20 years and a chaplain for 15.
While a chaplain, my wife (a counseling psychologist) and I helped lead a personal growth workshop and guided marriage retreats.
These days we're both retired and operate a country guesthouse. ...more

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Bill Smart Years ago I came to the idea that the apostles gave us their gift lists as they were observing the diverse groups of people in churches. This led me a…moreYears ago I came to the idea that the apostles gave us their gift lists as they were observing the diverse groups of people in churches. This led me away from the popular idea that gifts are added abilities we didn't have before, and toward a person-centered understanding of spiritual gifts.(less)
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How Well Do You Love?

Rate yourself, from one (lowest) to ten (highest), on the following statement: “I notice and value the strengths of others, not allowing envy to distort my perceptions.”

This statement is based on Paul’s exhortations in 1 Corinthians 13, where the apostle teaches us about love. One of his insights is that “love does not envy” (or “is not jealous”). How did you rate yourself? Are you being ho

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