Join Steven as he chats with James Glass, lead pastor of Elim Church Glasgow & member of the national Elim leadership team for the UK. They discuss leading a church through lockdown, tips for remaining positive, challenges of pastoring during exhaustion, and the importance of community connections in ministry.
Prioritizing care and connection in the church community during challenging times is essential for maintaining a sense of support and unity.
Embracing faith, prayer, and strategic financial decisions can lead to breakthrough moments and sustainable growth in ministry.
Deep dives
Focus on Care and Connection
The podcast stresses the importance of prioritizing care and connection within the church community during challenging times. It emphasizes the need to ensure that people feel cared for and connected with each other to maintain a sense of community and support.
Financial Strategy for Ministry Growth
A breakthrough moment in ministry is highlighted when the pastor shares about a bold financial step taken for growth. The church doubled its missions giving as a faith-filled strategy that resulted in meeting needs and enabling future progress, showcasing the impact of strategic financial decisions.
Staying Encouraged through Faith and Relationships
The speaker emphasizes the significance of grounding oneself in faith through prayer and spiritual reflection to stay encouraged in ministry. By delving into the Word and understanding God's nature, the speaker finds strength. Additionally, maintaining positive relationships and appreciating the support of loved ones are highlighted as vital for personal encouragement.
Alternative Professional Aspirations
When contemplating alternative professions, the speaker humorously mentions an interest in being a blockbuster novelist but reflects a background in rural settings that might lead to a career related to farming. Despite uncertainties, the speaker's passion for working with young people or engaging in men's ministry shines through as potential alternative career paths.
Join Steven as he chats with James Glass lead pastor of Elim church Glasgow & member of the national Elim leadership team for the UK.
Together they discuss leading a church through lockdown, the challenge of pastoring others through the exhaustion of lockdown, James shares some tips on how to remain positive day to day, and more.
Connect with James on twitter: @thejamesjglass
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