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SOONER OR LATER, EVERY PASTOR NEEDS WHAT MAKES A GOOD PASTOR GREAT: THE STRENGTH TO STAND AND TO STAY. Pastors are maturing. Deepening. They want substance for their congregations—and nourishment for their own soul. THE PASTOR’S SOUL series unleashes pastors to do what really matters. To step beyond skills. To give of their unique gifts. To minister authentically and grow in the intangibles of...

information. The musician did not know when to come forward, and I did not forewarn the pianist about a song I wanted to sing after the sermon. In sum, I am the wrong man for the job. Of course, this line is as old as the burning bush. I have preached about the reluctant Moses, the depressed Elijah, the “aw, shucks” Gideon, and sincerely uttered the cliches: “God does not look for ability, he looks for …” Nevertheless, when I feel like I’m flunking, I know what it’s like to want to drop out.
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