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Key Takeaways

1) One of the most shocking things Kirk experienced as a new pastor was his congregation’s common belief that he was an expert in everything. Even those in the church leadership were surprised that Kirk sought continuing education after assuming the lead pastor position.

2) Kirk highly values the role of a coach and spiritual mentor. He has a coach and spiritual mentor even while serving in these roles for many others.

3) The five ministry gifts listed in Ephesians 4:11 are just as needed today as when Paul wrote about them. However, there’s an excellent resistance to them in the traditional church versus a para-church or missionary ministry model.

4) One of the things crippling the ability of today’s local church is the view that the lead pastor is more of a chaplain than a shepherd.

 

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