I have quick but powerful reminders for pastors.
I’ve still been a pastor for less time than I was in the marketplace in my career but I’ve hit the 20 year mark. Along the way, I’ve learned a few principles that help me in my work as a pastor.
The only purpose of this blog is to share some of that. Here are a few quick reminders.
7 Quick but Powerful Reminders for Pastors
If God Is Calling You, the Details Won’t Matter.
Neither will the money, or the people. Or the naysayers.
Make sure He is calling you. Check with wise counsel. But if you’re sure then go for it and He supply the resources. We see this modeled throughout the Scriptures, and I’ve seen it throughout my ministry.
You Can’t Compare Your Context to Another.
I see this so man times. Social media is no friend in this. There will always be someone that appears to be doing better.
You may be in a church averaging less than 100 people but in your context you’re “killing it” for Jesus. Be true to YOUR calling. Be faithful in the context God has given you.
Your Critics Don’t Determine Your Worth. Jesus Does.
It has simply amazed me what people feel the freedom to say to their pastor—often just before we get up to preach. Those words can haunt the mind of any pastor. But they aren’t the “words” or the opinions that matter most.
“It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man” (Psalms 118:8).
This doesn’t mean critics don’t matter. Everyone matters to Jesus. But don’t live your life for the affirmation or the defamation from others.
Never Stay in Any Ministry Position for a Paycheck.
Just don’t do it. It’s unfair to the church, yourself, and your calling.
Your Calling Is Bigger Than Your Current Position.
Your calling is to a person. You are a disciple of Jesus Christ, as are the people you are currently shepherding.
