Who Should Lead

There are people who teach and preach from places other than a pulpit. There are men and women who guide and nurture others without pay or thanks. There are some who’s vision for the future seems almost supernatural. Each of these people is able to see the church through to find a pastor.
The staff members of churches, in many ways, have similar skills. Ministers of education, youth, children, music and many others are each skilled pastors of their own realm of service to the church. It is interesting to note that churches dismiss such skills as being secondary to the “Pastor”, when in all actuality; they are some of the most qualified to lead the church during their time of need. Our inability to recognize responsibility is one of the most devastating of failures in the interim time. Leadership is effective when individuals see a need and use their willingness to make a difference.
Church staff and Lay leaders must be aware that the services rendered during this time are momentary and need based. When the new pastor arrives, their service will be, in large part, over; but that doesn’t mean that the service is any less important.
Skills, passion, and availability are some of the most critical attributes for people to serve our Lord. Our churches simply need to validate such qualities by allowing committed men and women to serve in the position that they are most effective, and men and women who find themselves wishing and hoping for something more to happen in their church must be willing to step out in faith and serve during this time of need in spite of what jeers and taunts will inevitably come their way.