Pastors

Often we look at suffering from our perspective and forget that God sees from another vantage point. But we forget God to our own detri­ment.

Having an experienced team is one of the goals of every leader. However, our wealth of experience can sometimes be the very thing that works against us.

So…if we’re all trying to hit the same target, why are so many of our discipleship strategies missing the mark?

Frankly, I hate the term boss. Whenever someone refers to me as their boss I almost feel like I’m doing something wrong as a leader. I want to ask forgiveness for making me think I’m the boss.

Most pastors will live through the dangers of being revered as well as the pain of being resented. Here are three truths for pastors about the paradox of being resented and revered.

Even if you’re not in the middle of the battle, constant conflict wears out even the best church members.

What are the big picture essential requirements of our leadership in general? Which ones are you strong in, which ones need improvement?

We keep forgetting the second commandment is a command. We want our religion to be private, just “me and the Lord.”