Jadon Ross suggested doing a blog in order to keep track of journal entries. I though this was a splendid idea, and so I created one as well. It seems like a easy way to organize entries, as well as give others in the program a chance to glean from what God is teaching us individually.
Jason Morones and I had our first conversation today. We began discussing a little bit about what we would like to see happen through our weekly visits. Right away we were able to get into discussion about pastoral leadership and how to be effective. I believe anyone who has been in leadership at all can attest to how hard it can be.
We touched a lot today on making sure to be wise to our own insecurities, and not allow them to overcome us. We also discussed the dangers of comparing ourselves to others. I struggle with that. I see gifts in others and wonder what I need to do to attain the same gifts. In my desire to be a good leader, I often sell myself short of what God has given me.
I pray that as I continue in this Masters program, that God will continue to reveal to me who he wants me to be. That I will learn how to overcome my insecurities and be able to step up and be the leader God has for me to be.
