Generally speaking, it takes 5 years to earn the trust of a congregation and truly become the pastor.
It takes 10 years to make hard changes that moves the culture of a church to a greater place of health.
Pastors, this is not meant to discourage you, but a call to be patient.
"Our work is rooted in the belief that people can gather, deliberate, disagree respectfully, make decisions fairly, and move forward together with order, dignity, and purpose."
~ Edwin K. Miles - President
Texas State Association of Parliamentarians
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Revival is always God’s initiative, but it is birthed through His people’s prayers. In Scripture, revival is characterized by the renewal of God’s people in holiness, the restoration of authentic worship, and the unleashing of Spirit-empowered witness. via @StrategicRenewl #revival #prayer #worship
“The purpose of the Holy Spirit in the church is to glorify Jesus Christ, and he cannot be glorified while competing with celebrities and personalities.” A.W.Tozer #HolySpirit#humility#JesusChrist
At a recent 6:4 Pastors' Summit, leaders did something countercultural: they paused.
Prayer before planning. Presence before productivity. And clarity followed.
Before the next plan, pause and pray.
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Prayer culture is shaped by leadership. What’s prioritized in leadership gatherings eventually becomes normal in the congregation. Renewal starts when leaders lead from prayer.
#LeadershipInPrayer#SpiritLedLeadership#PastoralRenewal
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"The true legacy of a local church is measured by the faithfulness of its discipleship, especially in how it invests in the next generation of believers."
~ @DanielHenderson