Seven Keys to Growing as a Pastor

Podcast Episode #404

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I love that the pastors we routinely interact with are always looking to improve. Today, we examine seven areas to focus on as a pastor that will help you serve your church better.

Some highlights from today’s episode include:

• We have to be continual learners and apply what we learn to our lives.
• I am saddened at the rate of moral failures among ministers. It seems to be happening with more frequency.
• If we’re not strong in the Lord, we will be weak in our humanity.
• An outside view is always important to be able to see reality in your church.
• Getting enough sleep can really help your perspective on life events.

The seven keys we cover are:

1. Read and listen with passion
2. Don’t forget Acts 6:4
3. The need for a regularly scheduled plan of outreach
4. Get out of the bubble
5. Enlist an outside voice every year
6. Take time to dream
7. Get some sleep

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