Pastoral Leadership

The congregation’s community meal had become one of its most visible ministries. Attendance had increased steadily. Neighbors who rarely entered the sanctuary came through the fellowship hall each week, volunteers formed new relationships, and local organizations began referring people to the church. Leaders understandably saw the ministry as evidence of Growth and Witness. They began […]

The pastor had grown increasingly frustrated with the governing board. Meetings wandered. Decisions that seemed settled returned the following month. Assignments remained unfinished, and simple questions consumed more time than they should have. The explanation appeared obvious: the church lacked clarity and accountability. With the chairperson’s support, the pastor tightened the agenda, standardized reports, assigned