HINT: Thrive Leadership is born from my new found time for ministry beyond the local church.
Watch this video to hear my biggest mistake and most valuable lesson from fifteen years of ministry as Senior Pastor of EV Free Fullerton, a mega-church of approximately 6,000 members. And learn the best surprise that came from my transition back to a smaller community church.
HINT: Thrive Leadership is born from my new found time for ministry beyond the local church.
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Pastor Peter had been leading his congregation as Senior Pastor for 5 years. The church has enjoyed healthy growth for the last 2 years. The growth became a challenge, taxing the church’s resources. Lots of good ministry was happening, both within the church and out in the community.
But Peter and his 6 associate pastors were growing tired. They reached their capacity, and couldn’t keep up with the demands. They worked harder and longer hours, but it still was not enough. Peter began to see some trends. He and his staff were putting in longer hours, and the joy of ministry seemed to be slipping away. Peter had a deep desire to help his staff, but he too was already overworked. Several months later, one of Peter’s associates came to him. He was busy, buried and behind, overwhelmed by his responsibilities, feeling guilty and inadequate. He was ready to call it quits—he decided to “take a break” from ministry. Peter wondered, “How do I care for my pastors, so they can stay healthy and maximize our ministry to our flock long-term?” |
AuthorI am Dale Burke, a follower and disciple of Jesus Christ, husband, dad and grandpa, leadership consultant, senior pastor for 30+ years and a pastor to pastors. Archive
May 2014
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