The Dangers of Early Success and the Importance of Mentors

In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss four profiles of at-risk pastors, and five questions to ask if you may fall into one of these categories.

4 Profiles of at-risk Pastors

• The narcissistic star who rises quickly.
• The narcissistic star who doesn’t rise.
• The no-boundaries leader.
• The floater.

5 questions that could raise a red flag on an at-risk pastor

1. Do you resist authority?
2. Do you resist critique?
3. Are you isolated?
4. Do you see it as your church?
5. Are you a young pastor leading a large church?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

5 Signs You’re an At-Risk Pastor by Jim Davis