6. I wish I had been less regular at church.
Your church isn’t perfect. Neither is mine. But being where God’s people gather to worship and celebrate the work of God is healing and life-giving.
Truth: Getting plugged into a local church will change the trajectory of your life.
7. “Leadership” doesn’t really have any relevance in my life.
No matter where you find yourself, leadership is playing a significant role. Sometimes it’s affecting you positively. Other times, negatively. Sometimes by its presence. Other times by its absence.
Truth: Focusing on your own leadership development isn’t a waste of time.
8. My life is much more lovely because of my cat.
Nope. It’s not.
Truth: I hate cats. So do you.
9. I wish I had not gone on that mission trip.
I wrote about it here, but my life was shifted when I traveled to Costa Rica. Others’ lives were shifted because I was sick for part of the week, too. Whether you go on a trip out of your country or across state lines, you won’t regret the time away from work or the money it cost you to get there.
Truth: Going on a mission trip will mess you up in the best way possible.
10. Children’s ministry? That’s a waste of time.
If you say this, expect to not be a pastor very long. Or expect your church numbers to dwindle quickly.
Truth: When you invest in children, you are investing in the life of the Church. For today and tomorrow.
Anything you’d add?
