Redo...

This article essentially explains the 4 things this pastor of 20 years would have redone. It is always helpful for me to hear from someone on the other side, whether it be a life of ministry, successful bout with addiction, being out of school for good etc., what things would have changed. If hindsight is in fact 20/20, we can’t undervalue what these people in this position have to say. He says that there are 4 areas he would have changed. 1) more collaboration less competition. This can best be summarized by saying we must put the kingdom’s interests before our own interests. Church growth is certainly good, but not if our motivation is to rub our colleagues’ faces in their own pathetic growth. 2) More pastor less CEO this is one I already struggle with. I often find myself being overly administrative; planning every detail of what needs to happen (which incidentally is not my natural inclination), instead of first pastoring others. I will be a pastor, not a ministry administrator. 3) More rest less rush. His point is exactly what you think it is. I feel like this is said by everyone, but practiced by virtually no one. So I’ll say it too, and hope to mean it. 4) More friendship less isolation We are always pastors, we can’t fully take those responsibilities off. However, we, just as all those to whom we act as friends, need someone with whom we can share our struggles, heartache, celebrations. Creating a support system is part of good leadership.