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3 Leadership Cop-Outs That Sound Spiritual, but Aren’t

So Next Time, Instead of Giving In to Leadership Cop-Outs

So next time someone interrupts the conversation and says, “What we really need to do is pray”…what should you do?

I think you might agree…and say, “I agree. We should pray.”

But then add.

“And after we pray, let’s get working on the most important issues facing us. The mission is just too important to ignore them.”

And when people say they’re being faithful, challenge them to be effective. When people say Jesus didn’t have a strategy, beg to differ and sharpen your strategy (prayerfully, of course).

Great prayer can and should lead to great action.

It’s time for the church to act. And to get the best strategy we can find to accomplish the mission God has given us.

Some Strategic Help

In the end, a prayerful strategy can be exactly what a church team needs.

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Both of these resources provide deeper help for leaders who want to move forward.

Anything Else?

Have you ever run into leaders who block action in a holy-sounding way?

Anything else you’ve said or heard others say that stunts your mission?

This article about leadership cop-outs originally appeared here.