As a pastor, it’s easy to lose our joy and effectiveness. A key to maintaining or recapturing our joy and effectiveness starts with becoming a spiritually and emotionally healthy disciple, which involves having a proper view of God, ourselves and our families. As I began to once again sit at the feet of Jesus and truly worship Him, it radically changed how I saw myself and my family. Only after experiencing this renewal and having joy returned to my soul was it possible to begin to even dream of being effective as a pastor.
Remember the mission is timeless, but the methods are not.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second article in a four-part series on how pastors can lead well. Here are other articles in the series: Part 1, Part 3, Part 4.