Monday 17 August 2015

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

'A pastor goes first. In groups where transparency is expected, a pastor goes first. In the humility of service, a pastor goes first. In the sharing of the gospel with the lost, a pastor goes first. In the discipleship of new believers, a pastor goes first.  In the singing of spiritual songs with joy and exuberance, a pastor goes first. In living generously, a pastor goes first. In the following of Christ by the taking up of one's cross, a pastor goes first. All I am saying is that one who talks the talk ought to walk the walk. Don't lead your flock through domineering; lead by example.' 
Jared C Wilson, The Pastor's Justification, p.48.