Slowing Down to Minister (literally)
Think about the pastor in your life who’s had the most profound effect on you.
My hunch is that the person who popped into your brain influenced you not through their accomplishments, but rather, their presence.
Pastors who can exhibit presence, despite all the things going on with them or the church, have a profound influence on people.
How’s your pastoral presence?
In my case as an executive pastor, many people don’t see my role as one where the competency or gift of pastoral presence is greatly needed. But, I’ve learned otherwise. And despite knowing that, I still often choose pastoral production over pastoral presence.
If you’re consistently choosing pastoral production over pastoral presence — you’ll complete stuff, just maybe not the stuff that matters.