If I could write a description of the lay leader “to die for,” meaning “the kind every church wants,” it might look like this:
If I could write a description of the lay leader “to die for,” meaning “the kind every church wants,” it might look like this:
“WANTED: a man or a woman who is solidly Christian with excellent mental health, who thinks clearly, listens well, speaks carefully, loves the Lord, knows his Bible, and wants the people of the Lord to do well. He supports his pastor until the day he does something unethical, unbiblical, or immoral. He seeks no glory for himself, does not need to chair a committee to be an effective member of it, and is as faithful a follower as he is leader. His personal life is beyond reproach, although he is thoroughly human and enjoys telling a great joke or funny story. His family is a reflection of his godly values. The bulk of his spiritual life is lived in private, with the part seen in public only the tip of the iceberg.”
How does that old line go – “Give me a handful of men (and women) like that and I will change the world.”
A final word.
Perhaps after reading this, you identify yours as a Church-On-The-Upswing with faithful and godly leaders. Consider clipping out the above paragraph identifying leaders “to die for.” Then, the next time you’re at church, hand it to one of those leaders. Tell them (he, she) what an inspiration they are to you and thank them for helping to make your church healthy.
Say that and walk away and I guarantee you he (she) will stand there stunned. No one ever tells them. All they hear are the complaints. Be the first.
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