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Mark Batterson spoke on Tuesday morning at “Evolve: ChurchPlanters.com Conference” on
“Insecurity will undercut your ministry and it’s longevity.”
King Saul is an explicit biblical example of the secure leader and Batterson launched his session by reading 1Samuel 14:35; 1 Samuel 15:10-12, and 1 Samuel 15:17
Important principles in being a secure leader:
- Don’t play the comparison game. “Saul killed his thousands-David killed his 10,000′s” Comparison always turns a leader in one of two extremes-pride or jealousy.
- Success isn’t numbers. Success is determined by the respect you have of those closest to you.
- Celebrate your failures. Failures don’t have to produce fear! “Curse the barren fig tree!”
- Don’t Panic! People will scatter.
- Don’t get defensive! Ignore people (critics) that don’t serve. When criticism comes, how do you handle it?
- Surround yourself with the right people. Your greatest asset will become your greatest threat toward insecurity.
- Keep building altars to God.
Enjoy the journey.
