Hi Reader,

“I was doing the work of the Lord without knowing the Lord of the work.”

That happens, doesn't it?

Any chance it resonates?

Ministry is a long journey, and if you’re being honest, most church leaders will feel like this at some point.

For some, your pride can cause you to shove that feeling aside while you grow your church and baptize your former atheist neighbor.

But what happens when your pride takes over?

In today’s podcast episode, Chad Veach and I go deep into pride in leadership. Chad shares the red flags to watch out for in yourself and the leaders around you, and we discuss how addressing pride isn’t a one-time fix but a continuous battle.

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Maybe this email is about you…

Watch today's conversation.

Chad Veach talks about the red flags of pride in ministry and leadership, how to process things when people leave your church, and what happens when you're operating out of your gifting alone, not out of humility.

Watch it on YouTube or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Go Deeper

My #1 takeaway from this conversation.

A top red flag of pride in a leader is when a leader is unteachable or unapproachable.

Episode questions.

Here are 3 questions you can ask yourself as you listen to the episode. You can also use these as discussion starters with friends, a mentor, or staff.

1. Am I prioritizing relationships and community within my church?
2. How am I addressing pride and cultivating humility in my leadership?
3. Am I creating an environment where vulnerability and authenticity are encouraged?

Transcript and links.

​Chad Veach's Website​

​Chad Veach's Instagram​

​Zoe Church​

​I Bet You Think This Book is About You by Chad Veach​

​Joel Osteen​

​Amy Edmondson​

​Life Journal Reading Plan​

​Adam Grant on Toxic Positivity​

​Louie Giglio​

​Start With Why by Simon Sinek​

​Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Gary McIntosh​

​Erwin McManus​

​Shoreline City Church​

​Saddleback Church​

​Free Chapel​

Take Further Action

5 Habits That Reveal You’re a Prideful Leader

Chad and I talked about a big red flag when it comes to pride in leadership: when someone’s unteachable or unapproachable.

For years, I thought pride and humility were attitudes. Want to be less prideful? Just adopt a humble attitude.

But I’m no longer sure that’s entirely true. In fact, I now believe pride and humility are habits.

If you want to be more humble, do what humble people do.

If you want to be more prideful, do what prideful people do.

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Here are 5 habits that reveal you’re a prideful leader, and 5 habits for humility.

If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. It truly helps other leaders like you discover these conversations.

Cheering for you,

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