The habitual practice of judgment is an enemy of repentance. As soon as I cast myself in the role of judge, I have excused myself of the need to repent, because after all, it’s all about me.
While it’s natural to go through seasons when our ministry efforts don’t seem to be moving forward as quickly as we’d like, there are a few common (but avoidable) leadership mistakes that can cause ministry momentum to stagnate.
Some pastors look for ways to skip preaching altogether. They are quick to replace the sermon – and the time it takes for sermon prep – with a visiting choir, a drama group, or a patriotic event.