If Christians have a hard time defining what "Christian" means, is it any wonder that people outside of our church circles sometimes look at us like we're a bit off?

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I've got something to share with pastors, but for the rest of you—who love your pastors—I hope you will listen in!

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A couple of other blog posts that may help you on this topic of servant leadership are:

• From "servant" to "shepherd"
• Serve more to lead better
• CEO or pastor?
• Praying for your pastor

My books are for my fellow pastors. Shepherd Leadership will help us keep the biblical metrics in mind when we are thinking about our leadership roles. When Sheep Bite is an invaluable resource to help pastors continue to serve their flock, even after being painfully attacked. And Amen Indeed is a book of prayers for pastoral effectiveness.

It's very interesting that when Paul writes about "the last days," he warns us about our misplaced love.

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There is a way to ground our life so that no storm can make us frustrated, afraid, or doubtful.

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There is nothing in your spiritual armory that makes the devil afraid of you. But there is one thing that will always cause him to flee from you: When you bow to Jesus.

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• The devil isn't scared of you
• The tactics of fear
• Devilish scheming

My book Amen Indeed is a book of prayers for pastors who are in the midst of spiritual warfare.

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Two epistle writers single out mercy as being vitally important for church leaders.

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Tough times come to every organization. This book from John Maxwell will help leaders not just go through those difficulties, but to grow through those difficulties.

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A Christian's essential confession is a lifestyle confession that aligns with a verbal confession.

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