I have told you this so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! John 15:11

In a yard two blocks from my house the trees are dying. For some time my wife and I, on our neighborhood walks, have noticed something wrong—fewer leaves on branches, peeling bark, a greenish white discoloration here and there. Two years ago it began with a large maple. Then the sickness spread ...

Topics:	Attitudes, Enthusiasm, Judging others, Leadership, Rebuke, Relationships, Spiritual leadership
Filters:	Christian education, Discipleship, Management, Pastor, Service, Small group leader, Spiritual director, Volunteer
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	John 15:11, 2 Corinthians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Galatians 5:22-23
Date Added:	July 01, 2007

Jesus and Paul both said that people follow the example of their leaders. This means that the preaching pastor has to establish a culture of humility, honesty, authenticity, and repentance. The following five practices are ones that I have found to be practically helpful for that to occur.

First, the pastor needs to integrate sermon preparation and personal Bible study. In the past, it has been argued ...