Podcast Episode #330

Ever wondered what your church wants from its pastor? Today, we cover the top ten things church members desire in a pastor.

Some highlights from today's episode include:

* A church wants to know that their pastor loves them.

* Effective preaching requires adequate time for preparation.

* Much of a pastor's ministry is judged as effective or not based upon the preaching ministry.

* Social media background checks are becoming standard when hiring a pastor.

* We are leaving a blueprint of our lives when we interact on social media.

* An organization without a path forward becomes an uneasy organization.

* A lot of people can have great ideas. Not many people can execute them, too.

* There is nothing wrong with having fun as a leader.

* Most leaders are not transparent enough.

The ten items we discuss are:

* Love of congregation.

* Effective preaching.

* Strong character.

* Good work ethic.

* Casts a vision.

* Demonstrates healthy leadership.

* Joyous.

* Does not yield to critics.

* Transparent.

* Models evangelism.

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Resources Mentioned in Today's Podcast

* LifeWay named on the top employers in the nation by Forbes

* There Is No Such Thing As Work-Life Balance