253. Leading from a Place of Inner Abundance, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

Spiritual Life and Leadership

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Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the essential question: "What thirsts of my soul am I bringing to my congregation?" They discuss the importance of leaders acknowledging their own needs and the dangers of seeking fulfillment from their congregations instead of God. Learn how aligning personal needs with God's guidance can help leaders bring true abundance to their communities.
Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Alan Fadling in Ep 238, Lead with Less Anxiety:

"What thirsts of my soul am I bringing to my congregation in hopes they'll meet me there rather than learning to take the thirsts of my soul to God so that God could meet me in those places? And then I could bring abundance to the community of people entrusted to me.”
THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

1. Leaders must acknowledge their needs to avoid seeking affirmation from their congregations improperly.
2. Effective leaders should bring their soul’s needs to God rather than their congregations.
3. Leaders face the temptation of people-pleasing, which can derail their adherence to God's mission.
4. Being transparent about personal needs helps leaders avoid subconscious behaviors that could hinder mission-focused leadership.
5. Fulfilling personal needs through appropriate relationships prevents dependence on congregational approval.

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