Churchmen Podcast Ep. 6 - Cultivating Strong Relationships with Fellow Leaders
Oct 1, 2019
Pastor Jerry Ragg, a seasoned theological leader, shares his deep insights on fostering strong relationships among ministry leaders. He explains the importance of trust and how it can prevent conflict, drawing parallels from Paul's relational style. Jerry highlights symptoms of relational weakness and emphasizes the need for accountability through shared doctrinal studies. He advocates for balance between love and truth while reminding leaders to practice humility and forgiveness. Ultimately, he provides practical strategies to strengthen team dynamics and overcome isolation.
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Model Leadership Among Leaders
- Leaders must model shepherding among themselves the way they shepherd the flock.
- Jerry Ragg argues relational unity among leaders is essential to healthy church life.
Start With Your Closest Relationships
- Inspect your closest relationships first to diagnose leadership relational problems.
- Fix family and trusted friendships before addressing broader leadership issues.
Isolation Erodes Leadership Trust
- Isolation is a common temptation when leaders face criticism or misrepresentation.
- Jerry Ragg warns isolation corrodes leadership trust and damages long-term ministry.