Erik Reed developed a six item list to remind himself of the importance of pastoral leadership. I’m conscious of building in preparation for those who will follow after me; and know that my role gets me a certain amount of trust and influence but only time and relationship will nurture deep trust and influence, so …
Eric Geiger writes about leadership as being a deeply humbling experience. If it’s not humbling, or if it ceases to be humbling it is no longer healthy leadership. Being a leader can be deeply sanctifying because humbling opportunities abound. The messiness of life gets in the way of the vision leaders articulate. Plans rarely go …
Dan Rockwell provides some helpful insight about the qualities of leaders and managers. Pastoral ministry isn’t either of these, but it does involve aspects of each. An observation in general is that those who carry out management roles well can often find themselves in leadership roles without having the needed skills to do that role …
To nurture a gospel culture in a local church Ray Ortlund writes about four categories of speech church leaders should keep in mind at all times: 1. Wisdom Saying only Christ-honoring, life-giving things. Always asking oneself, “Do the words I feel like saying rise to the level of wisdom? If not, they have no place …
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