Random

• New research: Companies in need of a new direction "are better off bringing in a complete stranger to lead a reorganization rather than promote a new leader from within." The problem is that "decision makers who share a 'psychological connection' with their predecessors -- either working together or travelling in the same social circles -- are subconsciously motivated to continue past policies and investments rather than make big changes..." ~ link

• Covenant World Relief dollars are at work helping flood victims in India. I guarantee, no CEO is making $1 million+ to oversee it all. ~ link

• El Niño conditions may mean a wetter (less than 2" more than normal) and cooler winter for Arizona. ~ link

• Quotable: "Methodists raised me, Baptists saved me, but Lutherans taught me how to be a Christian." ~ Leonard Sweet

• Our latest ministry update is online. ~ link