What makes this pastor great is that he leads from his strengths and allows his weakness to always take a backseat to his planning and response. Again, he and I are rarely on the same page, but he has never punished me, limited me, or spoke evil of me. On the contrary, he has embraced me and placed me in positions to succeed. He's not naive or some evil sneak who is waiting for a chance to get me down the road. No, he is simply a great leader who knows who he is and operates from the security of his God-given strengths. How rare!
Most leaders are aware of their strengths and use them to accomplish their objectives, but they also know their weaknesses and consistently live in fear of having those exposed or taken advantage of. Therefore, they limit others and spend significant time promoting their particulars while knocking the traits of others. What a waste...
I love this local pastor and I have learned so much from him. May I respond to God's calling and giftings the way this man has. Doing so will not only lead to my happiness, but also the expansion of God's Kingdom and Church.
