2. It makes us all work a little harder.
One of the challenges historically for the church is that pastors tend to either be workaholics or (honestly) a bit lazy. Few of us are balanced.
If it makes us all a little more diligent in fulfilling our calling, so be it. I know that I am working more diligently than ever to make series and messages count. Not for the sake of podcast-surfing Christians, but for the sake of the unchurched in our region. It’s made me a better leader and communicator.
3. Unchurched people never compare preachers.
Don’t miss this. Comparing preachers is something churched people do, not unchurched people.
Trust me, the average unchurched person is not sitting around evaluating preachers.
If your mission truly is to reach unchurched people, this problem almost becomes irrelevant. And it can make you a better, clearer communicator. So just keep advancing your mission.
Three cons.
And naturally, there are some cons.
Here are three:
1. Too many local leaders want to be famous, not effective.
More than a few leaders want influence before they’ve done anything to earn influence. And even then, influence isn’t the goal and should never be.
Being an effective, humble church leader who helps your congregation achieve its mission is the goal.
