FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLISHER
Harold L. Myra
January 1, 1983
You'll notice a change in this issue. For some time now, Paul Robbins has been encouraging Terry Muck to take over the editor's note on page 3. True to his strong academic background (M.Div., Bethel Seminary; Ph.D. in comparative religions, Northwestern), you'll find in his note that Terry provides careful thought and historical perspectives combined with practicality-as, in fact, he does throughout LEADERSHIP. Paul and I are delighted that Terry has assumed the full responsibilities of editor and has developed such an unusually gifted staff. This completes a cycle that gives Paul and me deep satisfaction. I recall a walk on the Illinois Prairie Path when LEADERSHIP was just an idea, and we wondered if, with our corporate responsibilities, we could or should take on this new publication. Churches seemed in great need, but we knew we would have to "do it out of our hip pockets." We pledged that we'd bail each other out if the rising water threatened either of our prime responsibilities. At that time we were fond of quoting the verse about one chasing a thousand and two putting ten thousand to flight. (This is the core concept behind our forming the Office of the Publisher,; a team approach we have used for several years. The "office" is actually the two of us working in tandem. { We've found a true partnership can multiply effectiveness enormously.) This is why you'll also notice we've retitled this page. From now on Paul and I will share it, depending on who has the time (and inspiration) to write it. From the beginning, Paul has been deeply involved in the marketing and financial aspects of LEADERSHIP as well as being its founding editor. We will both, of course, continue to be available to Terry for editorial interaction ...
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