is unthinking rather than vindictive. Most laymen, if questioned, would recognize the heavy administrative responsibilities of modern church leadership. Most would agree this makes spiritual work difficult. But subconsciously, the expectations remain. And it loads our Christian leaders with intense guilt about their prayer life. Guilt also comes from the expectations of church leaders themselves. Many assume leadership roles in answer to God’s call. Too often, though, the call is interpreted as a
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