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Alex Shanks

Alex Shanks serves as the Assistant to Bishop in the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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May 27, 2020 0

Why Reopening a Church is Different

Alex Shanks says the question of whether to reopen is different for a church than for other institutions. Rather than just reacting to what others…

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April 1, 2020 0

10 Thoughts on Leading Through the COVID-19 Crisis

Alex Shanks says that people pay particular attention to what leaders say and do in times of crisis. He shares ten lessons to help leaders…

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