People come to church expecting to be fed from God's word. Do not disappoint them. Introspection in excess can kill a church. Excitement about world missions can breath life into it. While social concerns are very important, be careful not to be too far out ahead of the congregation, nor focus on social issues to the neglect of the needs of the membership.
People vote with their feet and their purses.
One can win a vote for his program in business meeting only to be frozen out. The congregation needs to feel accepted, considered and loved by the wife of the pastor. Do not be a Don Quixote. Pick your windmills carefully. Be in charge in a conflict situation.