Hi Reader,
Have you ever looked at the vision in front of you and quietly wondered, How in the world is this ever going to happen?
👉Maybe it's a building project.
👉Maybe it's reaching your community.
👉Maybe it's simply leading your church through a divided culture without losing people along the way.
Today’s podcast episode reminded me that God-sized visions are supposed to feel bigger than you.
Aaron Graham pastors a church of about 900 people in Washington, D.C., and right now they're stepping into a $37 million renovation that will transform a century-old church into a hub for ministry in the nation's capital.
The project is remarkable, but what stayed with me wasn't the price tag.
It was Aaron's conviction that people don't rise to your resources. They rise to your vision.
If you've been tempted to shrink the vision because the obstacles feel overwhelming, don't.
God has never asked leaders to have all the resources. He asks us to trust Him enough to take the next faithful step.
We also talk about leading through political division, why so many Christians are drifting from historic faith, and how to speak to difficult cultural issues without losing your church.
I think this conversation will give you courage to keep leading, especially if the challenge in front of you feels impossible.
🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward healthier leadership. Watch it on YouTube or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.
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