Scott Harris

The church doesn’t need more leaders who are impressive. It needs more who are acquainted with grief. Not leaders who have all the answers — leaders who have learned to stay in the room when there are nonoe to be found.

Look for them in the unlikely places. Not on the platforms but in the prayer rooms. Not in the spotlight but have fought in darkness.

We don't need “better” preaching and “better” whatever for that matter. But we desperately need leaders who have suffered and still love Jesus and His Church.

— Read the full article: https://open.substack.com/pub/godsnotdone/p/why-the-church-needs-leaders-shaped?r=40dlt7&utm_medium=ios

Ever heard of gossip? I wrote a thing about it.

The Loudest Thing About Gossip Is What It Says About the Gossiper There is a scene that plays out in churches, workplaces, and friendships with quiet, devastating regularity.