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Top 10 list of advice when you take a new ministry position…

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

leadership

QUESTION:

“Hey man, if you’ve got time i just wondered what the greatest piece of advice you would have for a worship pastor going to a new church.”

Well…I may have not a greatest but 10 GREATEST HITS perhaps. Read to the end to see what I think is the THE single most important advice I could give. (more…)

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Category Christian Life, Leadership | Tags: leader, ministry, pastor,

You know you are a pastor when…

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

youknowyouare

You know you are a pastor/minister when…

  • Everyone edits their f-bombs and s-bombs when you enter the room.
  • You edit your f-bombs and s-bombs when entering the room.
  • Relatives hide the booze when you come over their house for the holidays.
  • You hide your booze when your relatives come over your house–any day.
  • People tell you their deepest struggles within any random casual conversation.
  • You avoid all conversations as much as possible cause when you tell people your deepest struggles they laugh.
  • You believe people do not think you are human, fragile and normal.
  • Everyone around you knows you are not normal….human? Heck, yes!
  • You love and hate your job with equal passion and at the same time.
  • You have a choice, but not really, since it is a calling.
  • The thought of doing anything else bites! Being part of people’s lives and helping them grow and find Jesus makes every minute worth it!

Did I miss any?

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Category Christian Life, Leadership | Tags: church ministry, clergy, ministry, pastor,

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