The Story of Jonathan Stockstill

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you more legitimacy. It gives you less. “The ideal would be a pastor who can’t only accept himself in the ‘sage’ category. In his counseling or even from the pulpit, if he’s going to be instructive, we want to know he’s tried and triumphed over adversity in his life.” Seattle native Sarah Croasdill says it is encouraging to hear how God changes flawed pastors during their journey. That is one reason she finds her current pastor so appealing; she and her husband found their new home after a search that took them to four churches. “Our new pastor not only has a passion for the gospel to reach the ends of the earth, but he has humility,” Croasdill says. “He shares his current trials— big and small—from the pulpit and asks us to pray for him.” Her experience left another deep impression. Were she and her husband to find themselves in another place that wanted to expand, they would “Much has been written lately about those under 33—millennials—seeking a spiritual environment that offers more meaningful relationships, discipleship and a deeper sense of intimacy with God.” favor starting another church instead of another location. “This is just healthier for leadership and congregants,” Croasdill says. A Closer Walk Much has been written lately about those under 33—millennials—seeking a spiritual environment that offers more meaningful relationships, discipleship and a deeper sense of intimacy with God. Yet such yearnings can also create conflict with older members who embrace the status quo and are reluctant to yield the reins. Therein lies the rub for all pastors, who must navigate between differing expectations and the potential conflict that can arise from leaning too far in one direction or the other. Leadership expert Brad Lomenick says one of the toughest challenges older leaders face is understanding how younger ones seek a family environment where they can quickly assume leadership. This expectation can easily rankle elders who waited for years to step into their positions. “Part of our responsibility is to give them that chance,” says Lomenick, who worked with John C. Maxwell and then as president of Catalyst before leaving to devote more time to writing and speaking. “They’ll make mistakes, 42 MinistryToday March // April 2015
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