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Episode 110 - Even When It Hurts - Straight Talk On Your Leadership Team

2/25/2015

 
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In this episode, Jonny and I discuss the challenge of speaking truth into each other's lives. We specifically talk about one of the many times we have had to challenge each other - and in this instance, Jonny comes to me to talk about a couple of my recent messages...

He has some "concerns". 

We hope that this episode encourages you to redouble your efforts to create an environment in your small church ministry where the truth is spoken in love, even when it hurts!

Enjoy!
Paul Atkinson link
2/28/2015 07:49:00 am

This is such a great topic. I miss this as a senior pastor who doesn't have such a person. I would like to say that I have had this in a younger guy from my church that kept me sharp and on my toes and it has been a loss not having him here at this time. I have also had someone do this without relationship and it had a very different outcome. They were after blood (haha).
I believe that as Pastors we are in battle every week. I have no problem sparring with someone who only desires that we be better prepared for the battle. Yes, sparring leaves bruises and if done right may even leave a scar, but its not deadly. To be left without sparring can lead to lazy soldiers which equals death on the battle field. This coincides with your challenge of "getting better".
Thanks for all you both do each week. Your heart and transparency has become a refreshing devotion for this Pastor and I look forward to this each week.

Thanks guys,
Paul Atkinson

Jeff Keady link
2/28/2015 10:50:58 am

Paul, thanks for the kind words. We are so glad that this podcast is a source of encouragement for you - that's our mission. As small church pastors, we need a constant stream of positive encouragement as we handle ministry ups and downs each week.

I'd like to think that there is a pastor who never gets down or never needs encouragement, rather, they are always the one encouraging - but alas - not one exists! And if he or she does, they have to stop fibbing! :-)

I hope that you find a person in your church who you can enjoy a transparent and "iron sharpening iron" relationship with. I am a little spoiled with Jonny, but honestly, I have other people here who I trust to speak truth into my life as well.

Thanks Paul! I appreciate you Pal!

Jeff


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