Mere Fidelity Are You Scared Of Ambition?
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Sep 8, 2025 A lively discussion unfolds about 'holy ambition' in ministry, balancing personal aspirations with faithfulness to God. The hosts delve into the influence of social media on pastoral goals, highlighting how it can amplify vanity and fear of cancellation. They emphasize the necessity for pastors to seek God's approval rather than societal recognition. This thought-provoking conversation encourages dreaming big while staying rooted in faith, tackling the challenges of modern ministry head-on.
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Ambition’s Tension In Ministry
- Ambition in ministry sits between American success culture and spiritual humility, creating a real tension for pastors.
- Derek argues faithful ministry can be either quietly steadfast or daringly hopeful, and both require discernment.
Pray Big While Trusting God
- Alastair emphasizes that pastors should dream big in prayer while leaving results to God's sovereignty.
- He argues hope and confidence in the gospel justify ambitious ministry aims beyond mere church size.
Ambition Often Means Rivalry
- Brad notes New Testament uses of ambition often mean rivalry and vanity, demanding caution.
- He shows godly ambition reframes ministry as stewardship of grace for others, not self-glory.
