| "I want your honest feedback." |
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| "I could be happy pastoring this church for the rest of my ministry." |
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| "Feel free to call me at home anytime." |
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| (To another pastor) "I hear only good things about your church." |
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| "Great--everything has been going just great." |
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| "It wont take much of your time." |
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| "We have an exciting service planned." |
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| "My spouse would love to." |
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| (To your spouse) "The calendar will lighten up in a week or so." |
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| (To a critic) "It took a lot of courage for you to share that with me." |