Pastors

In a recent interview on the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin addressed misconceptions Christians have about reading the Bible and also offered suggestions for how church leaders can help congregants engage with the Bible well.

Although the percentage of LGBTQ-identifying people in your church is likely lower than the general population, odds are that it is something north of 0%. This is both a challenge and a privilege.

Defining reality for those we lead us has not been a one-time action during the pandemic. The grief and losses people are experiencing in this season is not something we can deal with once and then casually move past.

It is that lack of experience, however, that often trips up young leaders. I see them making the same mistakes, easily correctible mistakes, over and over again.

These days, the name “Christian” seems to evoke as many negative reactions as it does positive ones. This bothers me. Does it bother you?

I don’t have one method that I use every time. Each sermon calls for something slightly different. But I do have a preferred method I enjoy using when it fits with the sermon.

You may never be as good as your strong preaching idol, but that’s not your calling or goal. Your goal is to be the best version of yourself.

The higher up an organization you look, the more responsibility you typically find. So, if taking responsibility is an element of successful leadership, giving responsibility is a leadership development opportunity.