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A Private and Public Person
Pastors must maintain boundaries.
Greg E. Asimakoupoulos

Topics:Boundaries, Character, Focus, Leadership, Reflection, Relationships, Solitude, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual leadership
Filters:Church staff, Counseling, Discipleship, Elder, Mentoring, Pastor
Purpose:Discipleship
References:Mark 1:35
Date Added:July 12, 2007

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  • Remember the arrow always points north. We look first to our calling for a sense of direction. Although we take off our work clothes when we arrive home, our true collar—our submission to God's will—always stays on. In many people's eyes, we represent God wherever we go.

Obviously, as much as we may attempt to honor the boundaries between public and private commitments, the nature of the ministry requires flexibility. Our calling to serve the Lord takes priority over everything else. The volunteer fire fighter in a rural community remains a firefighter whether on duty or not. The same is true of the committed church leader.

Greg E. Asimakoupoulos, Leadership Handbooks of Practical Theology, Volume 3: Leadership and Administration; A Private and a Public Person, pp 6-7.