The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele Growth and change - with Andrew Heard
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Jan 23, 2024 Discover the importance of growth and change in church leadership, as Andrew Heard's upcoming book is hailed as a game-changer. Learn how to navigate the challenges of implementing change and why older leaders may struggle to embrace growth. Uncover the emotional and relational energy needed to lead change effectively in ministry.
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Dangers of Passion for Growth
- Passion for church growth can lead to compromising essential truths to attract people.
- Leaders must be vigilant not to let consumer-driven desires shape ministry messages.
Address Difficult Topics Intentionally
- Form ministry teams to expose blind spots and foster courage in addressing tough topics.
- Intentionally engage difficult issues through planned events like "hot topics."
Pain Drives Change Commitment
- Change is painful and resisted because it threatens people’s identity within the church culture.
- Real change requires feeling the pain of lost people outside the church to endure internal discomfort.