The following is to be read by me 10 years from now. I will let you read it too if you want.
Hey Kris remember when you listened to the podcast of Andy Stanley and he said something to the effect of... The next generation - cutting edge - ministry ideas rarely come from the previous generation. When new ministry methods arise the older generation is faced with a choice; the older generation has the option of fighting it, or funding it.
Good leaders will give freedom to the generation below them plenty of room to dream and implement new methods. Poor leaders rain on everyone's parade and they will actually celebrate when you are dead and out of the way. Forward thinking leaders are willing to risk failure, willing to risk their legacy and reputation, willing to risk everything, for reaching a generation that no one is reaching for Christ.
In your ministry, Kris, there needs to be fertile soil for the next generation to lead and dream. So Kris, don't be so proud to think that your way is the only way; actively look for next generation leaders and let them LEAD!; never stop learning from others - be a student and not a critic.
Andy Stanley is right. I have lived this; as well as you will be living this too. Many many times we have been kicked down and out of the way from the poor leaders. This happens so much that it is easy to just give up and give in. But don't give up or give in. What are poor leaders afaird of any way? Maybe that they don't want to be showed up by someone younger then themselves. I don't know. Hang in there good leaders and keep up the hard, good, and faithful work.
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