Churchmen Podcast Ep. 19 – Camaraderie in Ministry
Jul 15, 2023
Lance Quinn, an experienced pastor who speaks on servant leadership and practical ministry, and Jerry Ragg, a seasoned pastor and teacher in eldership and pastoral training. They discuss Jesus' model for training leaders, servant leadership over preeminence, trust as the currency of camaraderie, staying with flawed leaders, choosing diverse leaders deliberately, and the costliness of humble service.
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Camaraderie Starts With Sacrificial Senior Leadership
- Camaraderie begins when the senior leader models sacrificial service to every elder, not just those like him.
- Jerry cites Jesus training diverse disciples and argues leaders must minister to each man where he is, crossing comfort zones.
Leadership Is Defined By Service Not Status
- True leadership rejects worldly preeminence and embraces servanthood as modeled by Jesus.
- Lance walks through Mark 10 showing leaders must be willing to 'drink the cup' of self-denial rather than seek seats of honor.
Rebuild Trust By Bearing Costs And Staying Present
- Build trust by repeatedly showing you'll serve brothers at personal cost, especially after they fail or offend.
- Darren and Jerry point to staying present, praying, and absorbing reproach until trust is rebuilt.
