I wish more men would rise to the challenge of leadership. Men have become strangely passive in our culture. Fewer and fewer men are rising up as good, strong, godly leaders in their homes, businesses, communities and churches. To the younger men, I say: There is a cultural expectation that adolescence now extends into your 20’s, and that you need to take that decade to shrug off as much real responsibility as possible as you “find yourself.” There’s an old Latin phrase that describes this concept well: a load of garbage. You don’t need to go find yourself, you need to lose yourself by serving others and doing work that matters. (You can tweet that.) Take your 20’s to invest as much as you can in yourself and your future. To the men in mid-life I say: This is a busy time in your life. You are deep into your families and careers, and have little time for other things. But we need your expertise, your passion, your leadership in the church. Don’t put God on the back burner. Make Him a priority for the sake of your family, the church, and your legacy. To the older men, I say: Church has changed a lot in your lifetime. It’s easy to be frustrated, I realize. But please don’t be just a passive observer. We need your experience and your wisdom. We need you to mentor younger men. You’re not finished making a difference! To the men who are involved, to the men who pray and lead, to the men who serve with humility, I say this: A very sincere thank you. ^Things some, not all, Pastors wish Church members knew about the Ministry.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:11:55 +0000
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