Episode 28: Living in Your Strengths

living in your strengths

managing your weaknesses

 

I wish my daughter Jacque could be on with us today.  This is her ministry with Pastors and their families.  

 

You're not good at everything - so what are you really good at?  

ask yourself these questions -

What parts of my job really invigorate me?

• What do you think they are?
  • areas
    • preaching
    • teaching
    • admin
    • visioning
    • Pastoral care
    • Evangelism
    • relationships
• What do others think they are? - ask some trusted friends what they see are your strengths and weaknesses.  Listen - Listen!

 

What parts of my job suck the life out of me?  

 

 

God called someone to your church who is better at somethings than you are

This may sound counter intuitive but in order for our churches to grow - the pastor has to do less.

 

always be growing

•  especially in your strengths
  • Tend to put ourselves in cruise control

 

always be giving away ministry

• Investing in others
  • Hard work

 

Leaders won't stay if they don't have a real job.

 

 

Be humble, hungry, and smart (Patrick Lencioni, The Ideal Team Player)