Do I Need This As a Pastor?

“Warning Signs: Potential Downfall for Christian Leaders”

Reading the table of contents of a book looking for only those chapters that are “applicable”
Skipping over Scripture passages while reading a book
Discounting potential resources because of “author bias”
Assuming your devotions are taken care of in your ministry prep (sermons, Sunday school lessons, etc.)
“Workship”; spending inordinate amounts of time “on the job”
When outside fellowship events and functions begin to feel like an obligation
A loss of joy in working with people
Using negative phrases such as “I have to…”
When you feel the church is not meeting your expectations (financially, emotionally, etc.)
Decline in prayer and devotion with your spouse

Do you speak because the Holy Spirit has a message or do you talk up your agenda to change people?
When does your frustration level exceed your capacity to function effectively?
If you were to see Jesus now, what would you have to hide, prove, defend or explain?