What are we willing to do if the price is right? How much does our loyalty, our friendship, our ambition cost? One way ministers—and people in general—fail is thinking that money can solve most of the problems they encounter. The spirit of mammon attempts to assert control by offering tempting solutions and suggestions. These solutions and suggestions may seem foolproof and harmless, but, in reality, they are false or temporary.

If you are not careful, your life as a minister can quickly feel like a circus act! It’s too easy for us to juggle more than we should and in some cases, juggle things we should have never bothered with at all. Just like everyone else who wishes to succeed, ministers must correctly order their priorities.

Ministry must be built upon the foundation of the gold, silver, and precious stone that can only be mined from the grace of God. Only these materials will withstand fire.

What is Christian leadership and why is it important? Without a shepherd, a flock of sheep will get lost or eaten. If leadership is not rooted in grace, the consequences can be equally dire.

At this point in your life, you know that no one is exempt from experiencing difficult times; after all, Jesus encountered them as well, so how could you expect anything different (Matthew 10:23-25, NKJV)? However, unlike those under the old covenant, born-again Christians are given access to a comforter, the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is our instructor and helps us to pray for healing, pray against weaknesses, pray for family, etc. We are limited in our finite languages, but we do not have to be bound by them. Allow God to take over your tongue and be amazed at what follows. You will find your ministry is able to give more to your local community; lost sheep will return to the fold. When we pray in tongues, God is given more room to perform the miraculous on our behalf.

I have been talking about living a grace-filled life for years now. Some people think it’s hogwash or just a gimmick, and that’s okay. This message isn’t for everyone, and I am not called to everyone. To the people that I’m supposed to reach, I want you to understand the importance of truly living out God’s revelations.

In the realm of leadership, we often hear about the importance of action, vision, and tenacity. But there’s another vital ingredient to successful leadership that often goes unsung: rest. We’re not just talking about a good night’s sleep here, but a deeper kind of rest—a spiritual rest rooted in faith.