My brother-in-law is a racecar mechanic. Having built drag racers from the ground up, he appears to know everything there is to know about cars. On the other hand, I am helpless around cars. He and I can be looking under the hood of the same broken-down car, trying to diagnose the problem. Every sight, sound, and smell gives my brother-in law information that helps him diagnose the problem because ...
1. What signs of growth might indicate to you that you are ready to do more than just receive insight—to pass it on to others?
2. Recall a time when someone sought your advice in an area for which you have special experience or expertise—from changing a flat tire to dealing with a rebellious child. What did you learn from the experience that might apply to sharing spiritual wisdom?
The Case
As Park Ridge Community Church began its visioning process, a group of leaders were asked a simple question: "Why do you like this church?" Without hesitation, a young professional asserted, "I like this church because it makes me feel good." Heads nodded in agreement.
On the surface, everybody felt good about Park Ridge. And why not? Power struggles were nonexistent. The church had recently ...
As Park Ridge Community Church began its visioning process, a group of leaders were asked a simple question: "Why do you like this church?" Without hesitation, a young professional asserted, "I like this church because it makes me feel good." Heads nodded in agreement.
On the surface, everybody felt good about Park Ridge. And why not? Power struggles were nonexistent. The church had recently ...
Leader’s Progress These five pastors have learned from experience that change is integral to ministry. by Leadership Journal
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Church leaders are expected to be so many things. Premodern Paul said he was "all things to all men." His postmodern counterparts find that list getting longer and longer. The pastor is at various times chaplain, cheerleader, coach, CEO, visionary, fundraiser, preacher, plumber, spiritual director, fellow struggler, disciplinarian, confidant, and urgent-care coordinator.
Growing Pains When a church or ministry grows, its leaders have to change, too. by Calvin Miller
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In that long ago, far away book The Peter Principle lies the doctrine of my insecurity. The book states that climbers on the ladder of life are promoted rung by rung until they eventually reach a level they're not equipped to handle. Thus, by doing well, a person arrives at a plateau beyond his real capabilities and successfully "out succeeds" himself. I have often been haunted by the fear that my ...
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