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One of the best character development moments for me was the moment I was hired at New Life 12 years ago.
The moment the hire became official, it was made clear that I lost parking privileges in the church lot (a small lot).
All of the pastors had to find parking elsewhere.
The moment the hire became official, it was made clear that I lost parking privileges in the church lot (a small lot).
All of the pastors had to find parking elsewhere.
To this day, I don’t have a parking spot. Neither do any of our pastors.
And I think it’s been a gift for us.
And I think it’s been a gift for us.
This gets pretty tiring, especially when it rains or snows, but cultural decisions like this have pushed back against the temptation of entitlement.
Certainly, the pendulum can be swung in the other direction, w/pastors not being sufficiently supported but entitlement is a trap.
Certainly, the pendulum can be swung in the other direction, w/pastors not being sufficiently supported but entitlement is a trap.
I’m also grateful for the culture I inherited from @petescazzero because although we have a large congregation, every pastor must be available after services to be with the congregation—even if just for 15-20 minutes.
I’m thinking about all of this as a new article from The NY Times came out about Hillsong. But this is not a big church problem alone. I’ve seen small and medium sized church leaders act like they’re the royal family.
To put a bow on this little thread, pastoral ministry must be marked by humility.
A good and simple way to measure humility as a leader:
“Honestly identify the tasks and people you think are beneath you.”
I’ve had to ask this question of myself more than I care to admit.
A good and simple way to measure humility as a leader:
“Honestly identify the tasks and people you think are beneath you.”
I’ve had to ask this question of myself more than I care to admit.
