Lessons Learned from The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast
Like many of you, I’ve listened to every episode of the “Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast.
I shake my head and weep at the abuses and the testimonies of those who were hurt by so many bad choices, outright corruption, and sin.
As a two-time church planter, it got me thinking. What would a podcast be like if you interviewed every one who has ever been mad at me as a pastor?
It would be pretty ugly.
My comfort is that I am thankful for the accountability and mentorship I had along the way. Without it, I would be left to blame for every mistake along the way. No doubt, my mistakes were my own, but I did have people helping me make decisions and cast vision during those years. My coaches and my mentors helped me. Sometimes I did well. Sometimes, I failed.
I loved my elders and deacons, but the accountability I had outside the church was so helpful…especially when it came to needed objectivity.
My encouragement to you?
Seek a mentor who has done what you do.
Invest in a coach.
Seek counsel from outside your church.
Just don’t go it alone.
If you are interested in knowing more, email me back with questions or call me at 919-412-8161.
I can’t wait to help you out!
Gordon Duncan
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