Jesse Reimers

When a Pastor Refuses to See: The Danger of an Uncorrectable Heart One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a pastor is not that he has weaknesses. Every pastor has weaknesses. It is not that he makes mistakes. Every pastor makes mistakes. It is not even that he sins. Every pastor still needs the grace, mercy, correction, and cleansing of Jesus. The greater danger is when a pastor can no longer see his weaknesses, confess his mistakes, or acknowledge his sin. The most dangerous pastor is not the pastor who struggles. It is the pastor who has become uncorrectable. An uncorrectable heart is not formed overnight. It usually develops slowly. A pastor is criticized unfairly, so he becomes guarded. He is misunderstood, so he becomes defensive. He carries heavy burdens, so he begins to believe others could not possibly understand. He experiences ministry success, so he begins to trust his instincts too much. He receives praise, so he begins to believe his own press. He fac...

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. 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. Your Internal Life Affects Your Personal Life Your internal life not only affe...