Pastors, may God bless you this year! More than ever you may feel the pressure to lead your church well through a very difficult time. Attendance is likely lower than it has been in years at your church. The budget may have stepped considerably backwards from previous years. You may be tempted towards frustration, discouragement, or even despair.
May the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit of God lift you up. Know that Jesus intercedes for you at the Father's right hand.
And, consider reading a very helpful book by Jared Wilson called "The Pastor's Justification". This book reminds us pastors that the church belongs to Jesus, and that our justification is based on His shed blood, not the local church's visible success or failure. Rightly, Wilson warns, "Pastor, do not let your vision for the church you want get in the way of God's vision for the church you actually have! Let's not be our church's accuser," (Kindle Loc 359).
For a full book review, click HERE.
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