Podcast Episode #162

A recent post on signs that you are leading or pastoring in maintenance mode. In our next episode we will discuss ways to overcome this.

Some highlights from today's episode include:

* The church is not only built for those who are there but for those who are not there as well.

* One of the primary roles of a pastor is to equip the saints for the work of ministry.

* Mentoring is a great form of equipping.

* Pastoral care should be done throughout the congregation.

* If you are too caught up in maintenance mode in your church, you'll end up neglecting your family.

* A lack of joy is a lead indicator that you are pastoring in maintenance mode.

The tens signs you’re leading in maintenance mode are:

* The pastor is not equipping others.

* Pastoral care of members is increasing.

* The pastor does not take time to connect with non-members and non-Christians.

* The pastor deals with members’ complaints at an increasing rate. 

* The pastor worries more about the next phone call, conversation, or email. 

* The pastor experiences greater family interference time.

* The pastor is reticent to take vacation time or days off.

* The pastor is reticent to take new initiatives.

* The pastor has no vision for the future. 

* The pastor has lost the joy of ministry.

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Resources

* Surprising Insights from the Unchurched