Pastor’s leadership is capped at our self-reflection.

Pastors must tend to our own souls. Mindy Caliguire provides 4 different practices of page, person, plan & place to tend well to our souls as leaders.

Page is the invitation to reflection. Person to be ruthlessly honest. Plan is a rule of life to create intentional space for growth. Place is honoring the location God has placed us. Get Soul Care’s 21 Days to Jumpstart Journaling at soulcare.com/resources. Discussion

Questions:

1. How does the concept of a "capped" leadership tied to self-reflection resonate with your understanding of effective pastoral leadership? In what ways can implementing the four practices of page, person, plan, and place, as outlined by Mindy Caliguire, help pastors overcome this limitation and enhance their leadership abilities?
2. The four practices mentioned—page, person, plan, and place—each play a distinct role in tending to the souls of leaders. Which of these practices do you find most challenging to integrate into your own life as a pastor or church leader, and why? Conversely, which one resonates with you the most, and how do you envision it positively influencing your leadership style? Reflect on the significance of "honoring the location God has placed us" as one of the practices for tending to our souls as leaders. How can this practice be applied in your specific ministry context?
3. What changes or adaptations might be needed to ensure that you are faithfully honoring your role and location as a pastor or leader in your church community?