Sentences with phrase «pastors are spiritual leaders»

While there is a certain amount of authority inherent within the pastoral position, it is, like any other form of power, easy to abuse, and while pastors are spiritual leaders, this does not make us immune to the lust for power, but to the contrary, often seems to amplify it.

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Anytime, there was an idea for what we could do, one of the pastors or leaders was quick to volunteer various people based on their «spiritual gifts» and to market the newest gimmick.

«If you are a pastor, don't approach the community as a spiritual leader, but simply as a member.

«Clergy psychologists and others who have to deal with clergy health problems and burnout» now strongly caution pastors that to enhance their overall physical, mental and spiritual well - being and maintain effectiveness as pastoral leaders, they must learn to maintain boundaries, particularly between church work and private time.»

A spiritual growth group is a learning opportunity for individuals who are experiencing a time of unusual stress.3 The pastor or lay leader with gifts for guiding a particular group should be the organizer and initial leader of the group.

«It's painful because these pastors are trusted spiritual leaders who are speaking to people not only in their congregations but also on television,» he said.

@Royalg — It doesn't matter that these young men were «all above 16» THEIR SPIRITUAL LEADER, THEIR PASTOR, EDDIE LONG took advantage of them!

I'm amazed at how many prominent pastors and spiritual leaders are obviously living in comfort... no problem with that... but without actually providing the help people need these days to grow and progress spiritually...

Even if members have been deeply influenced by the values of civil religion, this does not mean that members don't want the pastor to function as their spiritual leader.

Tim i found it liberating to just do what the Lord wants you to do i work within his boundarys and yes i attend church and enjoy it.I love the people and i love hearing the word and worshipping the Lord even if others are still bound up with traditions thats not my walk thats theres.My focus is to do what the Lord wants me to do.There have been times i have said no to the pastor he does nt understand why i choose not to lead the worship.i query him as well regarding the idea that its not just performing a function because there is a need our hearts have to be in the right place so that the Lord can use us but he did nt understand where i was coming from and thats okay because of that i just said no until my heart is right i am better not being involved in leading.But i am happy to be an encouragement to others in the worship team i havent wanted to be the leader i have done that in the past.So my focus has been just the singing and being part of different worship teams i think the Lord has other plans as the groups i am in seem to be changing at the same time i am aware that i do nt to worry about change as the Lord knows whats best.I used to be quite comfortable leading the music but that was before when i was operating in my own self confidence and pride.The Lord did such a huge change in my life that i lost my self confidence and that is not a bad thing at all as my spiritual growth has been incredible.The big change was my identity moved from me and what i could do to knowing who i was in Christ and that he is my strength and confidence.Now i know that without him i can do nothing in fact i am dependent on his empowerment through his holy spirit all the time in everything.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music at another church i attend multiple churchs although i attend two regularly one has services in the morning and one has services in the evening so the two do nt really clash.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music its been two years since i did that and i was worried on how i would go.All i can say is that it went really well and because i stepped out in Faith the Lord really blessed the morning to the congregation.The difference is knowing that i serve the Lord with the gifts he has given me but my heart has to be right and when i do it in his way it builds up the body and it brings glory to him.May the Lord continue to show you what he wants you to do even though others may not understand your reasons i just want you to know that you do nt have to pull away completely just work within the boundarys that the Lord gives you and do nt feel pressured by others expectations to do anything that feel uncomfortable.Be involved just as you feel lead by the holy spirit even if it is in a very minor way take small steps.regards brentnz

Until pastors become aware of the ways in which the dualisms of the Victorian family ethos have been institutionalized in the church, confusion about their own role as spiritual leaders in a congregation will continue.

A pastor who is not aware of his or her own spiritual weakness and destructive self - images will not be an effective leader of a congregation.

This suggests that the pastor's role as spiritual leader is to make an intentional effort to help the people live in faithful response to God.

Very few Protestant pastors ordained in the last thirty years have been educated to think of themselves as the spiritual leaders of a congregation.

If you're a pastor, minister, priest, rabbi, imam or other spiritual leader... which one are you?

The Nigerian pastor, known to his flock as «Daddy,» is one of the world's most influential spiritual leaders.

Bishops were often political administrators rather than pastors and spiritual leaders.

A lay leader of a congregation where worship is the spiritual center of the life of the congregation — like the hub of a wheel — reported that her pastor's gifts in worship leadership and preaching are «unequaled.»

The pastor and spiritual leaders of the church are to deal gently with them, hoping that they repent of their sin, and return to the truth, and return to living right with God.

When a spiritual leader or a church refers a fallen pastor to another church, it is fair to blame those who knowingly referred him.»

Typically, a mentor couple — will be identified and recruited by the pastor or spiritual leader.