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Small Church Pastor... Your Internal Life Matters

As a pastor of a small church, it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks of running a church and neglecting your own internal life. However, it is important to remember that your internal life is just as important as your external life, as it affects your ability to lead and minister to your congregation effectively. In this post, we will discuss why your internal life matters and how you can cultivate it.

  1. Your Internal Life Affects Your Ministry

Your internal life, which includes your personal relationship with God, your spiritual practices, and your emotional health, has a direct impact on your ability to minister to your congregation. If you are not taking care of yourself spiritually and emotionally, it will be difficult to provide the support and guidance that your congregation needs. In order to effectively minister to your congregation, you must first take care of your own internal life.

  1. Your Internal Life Affects Your Personal Life

Your internal life not only affects your ministry, but it also affects your personal life. Neglecting your internal life can lead to burnout, stress, and relationship issues. By prioritizing your internal life, you will not only be a better pastor but also a better spouse, parent, and friend.

  1. Cultivating Your Internal Life Takes Intentional Effort

Cultivating your internal life takes intentional effort. It is not something that can be done passively or by accident. Just as you make time for sermon preparation, church administration, and pastoral care, you must also make time to cultivate your internal life. This can include practicing spiritual disciplines, seeking out mentorship or counseling, and making time for self-care activities.

  1. Prioritizing Your Internal Life Will Help You Grow as a Leader

Prioritizing your internal life will not only benefit your ministry and personal life, but it will also help you grow as a leader. As you cultivate your internal life, you will develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, and your leadership style. This self-awareness will enable you to lead your congregation more effectively and with greater compassion.

As a pastor of a small church, it is important to prioritize your internal life. Your internal life affects your ability to minister to your congregation, your personal life, and your leadership ability. By making intentional efforts to cultivate your internal life, you will be able to lead your congregation with greater compassion and effectiveness. 


How is your internal life?


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