The Nine-Year Mark of Tenure as a Pastor (Here’s What I’ve Learned) (Ep. 418)

What changes after leading a church once you hit the nine-year mark? Sam shares his insight about shepherding the same congregation for several years. The issue of trust is settled. The sheep shuffling slows down or stops. Casting a vision becomes more challenging, not easier, because it's easy to start cruising when a church is stabilized. 

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