Leadership

According to Barna, “Pastors who haven’t thought about leaving ministry say 'the immense stress of the job' (34%), 'current political divisions' (32%) and feeling 'lonely and isolated' (18%) are factors that have negatively impacted their ability to lead at their church within the past year.”

How to recognize if one of your leaders has narcissistic tendencies

We need to strengthen people's confidence in their Bibles and encourage them to read them daily.

Prayer assumes that we live in dependence on God, and I fear many of us are less dependent than we might admit.

We can ask and receive wise counsel from trusted advisors — and we should — but nothing replaces the voice and value of the Holy Spirit.

Foundationally, discipleship is a community endeavor. You cannot disciple yourself. Literally, it takes two people! We are meant to come alongside others, and we are meant to accept help and let others lead us.

Those we guide will be much more likely to follow our lead if they see not only our vision, but also our zeal for God and our desire to talk with Him. They will want what we have.

Too many pastors and leaders have rejected the gift of weekly refreshment that God wants to give them.