13 BITS OF ADVICE FOR YOUNGER MINISTRY LEADERS (FROM DAN PERRY)

Don’t miss the great podcast episode today with Rev. Dan Perry. Dan shares some great advice – answering the question, what were some things I might have wanted to tweak about 25 years ago, looking back on it now. Dan is a newly retired pastor and currently on staff at our church.

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Bullet Point List

  1. Keep Jesus at the center of your life and the life of your church.
  2. Take time for your family.
  3. Prioritize time for devotion and personal study.
  4. Protect your Sabbath.
  5. Don’t live in denial – find a group with whom you can share struggles.
  6. Take mini-vacations before or after major church holidays and seasons.
  7. Find a mentor or coach.
  8. Plan your sermons in advance as far as possible.
  9. Stay healthy.
  10. Remember: You can’t please everyone.
  11. Think hard before posting on social media.
  12. Keep your heart and mind pure from all distractions.
  13. Start planning for retirement – save and invest early.

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