Organic Stakeholders

While listening to one of the regular morning radio shows I frequent, the host interviewed a doctor and they were discussing the drug problem facing, not only the world, but specifically the States. The doctor highlighted the problem in a very concise moment of political commentary, in which he stated just how often those writing the laws don't always consider the unintended consequences that will affect organic stakeholders.

In other words, leadership misses the conversation of what could go wrong, that would directly impact those closest to the problem they are attempting to solve. And how do they miss the conversation? In part, by not engaging with those who are on the front lines dealing with the problem. They may know about the problem, but are not "in the know" regarding the impact that certain decisions will make, whether they be immediate or delayed outcomes.

And I thought, if it's that dangerous of a scenario when political leadership gets it wrong, how much more when spiritual leadership handles problems in similar fashion? And it can happen at all stages of leadership. Politics also look to however is located at house number 1600, but there are people at other levels who are still making decisions without regard to those most affected by them.

So it is in the church. It easy to look to the senior pastor, but associates and others need to be aware of the dangers of leading in this manner.

Thus, on this #associatePastorTuesday, let's pray, that pastors would indeed make every effort to be informed and engaged regarding the problems they are attempting to correct. Pray for insight and understanding; even super-naturally, that they would have a keen awareness and a divine vision. May they not lose touch with those they are attempting to help and those who are on the front lines of the problems they face. Pray they would give proper consideration to the matters that come before them and give due diligence to the process. In all things, may they continue, all the more, to press in and seek the face of God, for His mind and His heart as they work to fulfill their calling.

To bring glory to His name
In spite of difficulty
And the process of working through the problems.
That God would the miraculous
In the midst of trouble and trials.
For the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC