11. Be Tactful.
The time for bluntness does not come around as often as people think; far more often, situations call for kindness.
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12. Know Yourself Inside and Out.
Unless we also know our weaknesses and protect ourselves in those areas, we will be defeated at the very moment we are doing what we do well and will be completely surprised in the process.
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13. Keep Your Idealism, but Lose the Perfectionism.
Since the God of perfection does not expect perfection from us, we would do well to cut our friends and ourselves a little slack.
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14. Keep Your People Informed.
If you expect your constituents to respond when you lead out, don’t wait until the last minute to bring them on board.
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15. If You Are the Leader, Then Lead.
The Bible says the pastor takes orders for the congregation “for Jesus’ sake.” (2 Cor. 4:15) Be sure of the will of God, then do it.
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16. Clean Up Your Act.
Learn to speak correct English, and drop expressions that offend the hearer, detract from the point, or debase the speaker.
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17. Give Yourself Time to Think.
Anyone who would accomplish anything in the service of God and man needs to carve out for himself a circumference of silence every day and protect it jealously.
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18. Know When to Be Soft and When to Be Firm.
Sometimes, encouragement takes a pat on the back; at other times, it takes a kick in the seat.
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19. Provide for Feedback.
A pastor will either make a way for his members and staff to bring comments and suggestions and findings to his attention, or the entire program will suffer.
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20. Watch the Money!
Refrain from handling money in your church and avoid a personal lifestyle that appears to be above your means. Set an example for your congregation; don’t follow theirs.
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