Leading Yourself Spiritually

In this episode, Pastor Trent and Pastor Greg discuss the importance of being busy with our own spiritual growth. As pastors, we can hide behind our knowledge of the Bible, the busyness of our schedules, and our gift sets and personalities. This is a recipe for burnout. We need to always be busy about our own growth in order to also help others become disciple-makers.

Show Notes

What spiritual maturity is not?

Being baptized at a kid; going to church for a long time; knowing a lot about the Bible, etc
Maturity doesn’t earn God’s grade, favor, or standing before God

What is our process for maturity at FC?

Our process is taking people from infancy to parents.
The goal is to develop yourself as a spiritual parent (disciple maker) and to raise others up to do the same.

What does spiritual health and grow look like?

Growth happens in relationships.
This is the model of Jesus.

How do we measure spiritual growth?

When you are in relationships and community.
When you are producing fruit as a part of your community.

How can the work of ministry become an idol in our life?

When attendance changes our attitude and motivations.
When our platforms and own success becomes more important.
When we are busy about the secondary things.
When our family isn’t healthy

What are the evidences in our life that point to the fact that we are not spiritually healthy?

Anger
Not healthy in conflict
Self-absorption (watch your speech)
Ignoring issues
Escaping to vices? Escaping to other temptations in order to cope?

How do we stay anchored to Christ throughout the marathon of ministry?

Stir your affections for Christ through disciplines and other activities.
The pathways to God

EPISODE ELEVEN QUOTES:

When I get caught up in the work of ministry instead of worship whom I am working for, ministry has become an idol.
We should be talking more about Jesus than we are talking about our ministry.
When we are busy doing the wrongs it will impact the primary things God has called us to do.
Constantly stir your affections for Christ.