The Deep End With Lecrae Lecrae Has a DEEP Convo with Matt Chandler on Fallen Pastors
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Jul 11, 2024 Matt Chandler, President of Acts 29 & pastor of The Village Church, discusses the reasons why leaders fall, the challenges of megachurches, and his personal experience with nearly losing everything. The conversation explores the implications of power in the Christian community and the importance of vulnerability and accountability in leadership roles.
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Burnout and Seeking Help
- Matt Chandler describes a period of feeling thin, agitated, and frustrated, despite outward ministry success.
- This led him to seek help and rework his support system, realizing the importance of vulnerability.
Responding to Church Skepticism
- Address skepticism towards Christianity due to pastors' failures by highlighting the hypocrisy of judging an entire group based on a few individuals.
- Emphasize that Christians are on a journey of sanctification and should be shown grace.
Leading Despite Cynicism
- Remind those struggling with fallen pastors that they represent a small fraction of the larger body of faithful leaders.
- Encourage continued leadership with conviction and humility, despite the risk of criticism.