For Church Leaders

Serving in a church leadership position is a profoundly rewarding and exhilarating experience. Willow Creek pastor, Bill Hybels, has rightly said that, “the church is the hope of the world,” and it’s both humbling and inspiring to be called by God in to this great hope.

But it’s also very difficult. The stakes are high as we contend for the hearts and souls of people that Jesus loved enough to personally die for, and the demands are great as we face expectations that are as diverse as the people we serve. Successful church leadership requires humility, integrity, and a deep reliance on the Holy Spirit. It also calls for visionary, communication, administrative, and relational skill, as well as very thick skin covering a very soft heart.

Many church leaders struggle under these heavy demands, and they perform their ministry duties in the face of deep discouragement, disillusionment, stress, and personal grief. My hope is that these articles will pump fresh hope, strength, and inspiration in to you as you continue to do a great work in the place where God has called and assigned you.

You are needed, and you are loved!