Last week I had the chance to share with 10 Executive Pastor’s from churches all over the south and east. It was a part of a one day experience hosted by Casey Graham of The Change Group. What an incredible time with some great guys including Ron Edmondson and David Putman.
I shared the one thing that you need to gain your Pastor’s trust – Wisdom. In 1 Kings 3:7, Solomon says:
Yet I am just a youth with no experience in leadership. (HCSB)
Solomon goes on to ask God for wisdom. The word in the Old Testament has 5 meanings.
- Wisdom in Battle – For Solomon, he needed to lead the army. For you, there is a spiritual battle you need to be prepared for!
- Wisdom in Administration – Solomon was known for his use of resources. Build a great team and finance your pastor and staff’s vision.
- Wisdom in Spiritual Matters – XP’s should be spiritual. No matter what, lead spiritually. Make sure that your team knows that you love God more than anything else.
- Wisdom in Ethics – make right decisions.
- Shrewdness – the word means “sharp in practical matters.”
Senior Pastor’s, hire a wise Executive Pastor. Executive Pastor’s – ask God for His wisdom. It worked for Solomon!
If you would like the notes, leave a comment and I’ll email them to you.
It was great spending time with you. Faith Promise is a blessed church to have you leading!
Ron is correct about you Josh. We are blessed to have you leading at Faith Promise. Most importantly we are blessed not at your leading, but at the listening and discernment you hear and do from our Lord and His leadership within you. We are blessed because of your relationship with God. Thanks for you example.
Remember to Him, alone, be the glory.
Love ya Pastor Josh.
Good stuff. Very imperative information.
Good word. We have not because we ask not
Would love the notes.
JW – this post is priceless for an XP..and you’re passion and heart were evident in the presentation of this material at the XP Connect. I appreciate what you’re doing for the Kingdom and I’ve now subscribed to your blog. Thanks again bro. Keep the wisdom flowing.
Josh,
Great post and great thoughts even for those that aren’t XP’s. I’d love the notes.