Leadership Summit
August 11th, 2008 | by Ed |The Leadership Summit this year was once again an inspiring and informative event. But I was particularly glad that they included a number of pastors of innovative churches as Summit speakers. While I often enjoy hearing secular business leaders, I don’t always find them very helpful in my own leadership. I find that translating business principles into usable practices in the context of church life is often challenging and requires considerable discernment.
I have a hard enough time trying to translate what megachurches are doing into the context of our own church. I usually find that when I “try on” the latest innovative, cutting edge megachurch “must have” program or “must do” ministry initiative, I feel like David trying to wear Saul’s armor. I’m always willing to learn from others and try new things, but I think I’ll stick with my humble slingshot.
So it was encouraing to hear more pastors at this year’s Summit. It was especially helpful because the pastors were not national celebrities and the churches they pastored were not in the top 10 largest churches in America. Some of them weren’t even megachurches. That’s refreshing in our society which worships celebrities and measures success by size.
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By Barb on Aug 14, 2008 | Reply
After the Summit, I rewrite my notes into what I lovingly call “Best Quotes from the Leadership Summit.” It’s still on my to-do list, but the most memorable quote for me is “Ministry Kills IT,” when Pastor Craig shared that he found he ended up being in full-time ministry but had become a part time Christ follower.
That’s why I like vacations so much, or since my children are adults now, what has become for me, a study break. It’s a time to dig into the Word, prayer, reflection and a time to renew my first Love.