Leadership is not about having a title, but a testimony. I believe I first heard John Maxwell say that. A “Reverend” in front of your name carries little weight and an ordination certificate will not make the congregation respect you unless your character and conduct demonstrate that you are a leader. Credibility with the church must be earned and a seminary degree alone does not assure it. If you have to demand, “Listen to me—I am your pastor!” then it actually means that you are not—at least not yet. Serve the Lord with integrity and serve the people with fidelity and they will honor you by following you if they have an ounce of genuine spirituality.
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