Recently, a friend told me a story about a pastor/preacher he used to work with. Every few weeks this pastor/preacher would gather with his elders and listen to them critique his messages. They would lovingly speak to him about what was being communicated and offer encouragement as well as helpful suggestions. This guy is one of my new heroes. He was part of a new, exciting, growing church, yet he was humble enough to listen to some Godly men about something he knew and loved to do. What a stud!
Who gets the honor of critiquing your life? Not only are you humble enough to receive it, but are you a good enough leader to create this kind of environment. It doesn't happen by accident. Good leaders invite good people to speak truth into their lives. Even if the truth hurts. Scratch that, good leaders invite good people to speak truth into their lives ESPECIALLY when it hurts.
Not only is this the kind of preacher I want to be, but also the kind of man.
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