Pastors

We all know that leadership is hard. I mean, if it were easy, everybody would do it. This is particularly true of pastoral leadership. No wonder so many pastors are walking away.

A friend of mine asked me to reflect on the meaning of friendship for a church leader (but really: any leader). What an important question he asked: What did I learn about friendship for leaders during my years as a pastor?

When something’s a legitimate need, God will provide it. But how often do we take matters into our own hands and spend impulsively before asking God to furnish it for us?

The Bible offers a far more expansive vision for what it means to be blessed than the common understanding.

Strength and stability don’t prevent storms and struggles from hitting your church, but it helps you make it through them.

A statement of faith reveals the doctrine of the church. Expecting all people to agree with everything is more cult-like than Christ-like. However, we must have parameters of belief. Otherwise, the church will break under the stress of disunity.

When it comes to succession, having great leaders involved is table stakes; it just gets you to the table and in the game. For there to be actual success in succession, these six characteristics are also present.

Have you ever wanted God to speak to you?