The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 695 | Chad Veach on Red Flags of Pride in Ministry, How to Process When People Leave Your Church, and What Happens When You're Operating Out of Gifting Alone
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Dec 10, 2024 Chad Veach, founder of Zoe Church in LA and renowned author, delves into the red flags of pride in ministry. He candidly discusses the emotional turmoil when members leave a church and the dangers of relying solely on personal gifts without humility. Veach emphasizes the need for vulnerability and accountability in leadership, sharing personal anecdotes about integrity and the balance between pride and humility. With insights on navigating relationships and fostering community, he provides a roadmap for effective and authentic leadership.
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Relational Highs and Lows
- Chad Veach observed that relational highs and lows are tied to people, not events.
- He humorously recalled mentioning multiple cities in a sermon about people leaving, coincidentally including a member's new location.
Processing Relational Lows
- Acknowledge disappointment instead of bottling it up with toxic positivity.
- Express your feelings to trusted individuals for processing and support.
Pride vs. Humility
- Chad Veach admits that pride leads to hiding what you don't know.
- Humility encourages you to ask about everything you don't know, promoting growth and learning.
