Within any church or ministry constituency, a range of comfort levels are related to potential change. A person s comfort level relates to his position, prestige, relationships or even attachment to physical things such as a seat in the sanctuary. These people have a tendency to resist anything new, whether it is a new idea, a new program or a new way of doing things. It s much easier to lead without vision, but it s virtually impossible to be successful or fulfilled that way. Arriving at a solution to most problems requires attention, not brilliance.
Leaders do their homework.
If you don t believe in yourself, you cannot expect others to believe in you either. The most effective things in life are usually simple. Public opinion is usually soft. Every trial brings with it a lesson. Learn the lesson quickly and so minimize your chances of having to re-live the trial on another day.