I can think of no greater leadership challenge than being a pastor, where the emotional and spiritual health of the leader has a greater impact on results. Many pastors because of a lack of leadership training wonder almost every day if they are doing the right thing. Combine that with all the negative people in their ministry and discouragement is inevitable. This post by Ann Voskamp encouraged my spirit:
“We stand on the corner of Randolph and Green after a breakfast of sourdough toast, housemade sausage, blueberry pancakes, and coffee with raw sugar. The Uber pulls up and we climb inside, falling into easy conversation with the driver.
Turns out, she’s a chef, but for now she’s feeling burned out. Driving meets the need she has for conversation, and she takes the long way through the city to prove it.”