I have not hidden my love for pastors and other church leaders. And I
have said and written on many occasions that these church leaders often
have a very difficult work. In fact, I recently told a large gathering
of seminary students to consider very seriously their calling. No one
should enter the ministry unless the calling is clear and secure.
As I converse and hear from church leaders across the country and
beyond, I often hear of their challenges and fears. We all know that God
has commanded us not to fear but, in our humanity and sinfulness, we do
lapse into fear. I certainly did as a pastor, and I still succumb to
that sin today.
So what are the most common fears of church leaders today? Here are ten I hear often, listed in my perceived order of frequency.
- Fear of critics. Leading a church means the leader will have critics. Sometimes the criticisms become so frequent that it seems easier not to lead. For pastors and other church leaders, the steady inflow of negative comments becomes emotionally, spiritually, and physically draining. Continue at Thom Rainer
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