There is much leadership bashing
from the world and from the saints. Though there are some concerns the body of
Christ need to address and change regarding the character, integrity and Godly
standards of leaders, bashing only breeds reproach, hardship, and division. The
word tells us to esteem leaders and to pray for leaders.
1Timothy
2:1-3 I urge, then, first of all,
that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all
people— for kings and all those in
authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and
holiness. For this is good and
acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
Many folks have hurtful things
to say, but many of these people are not praying for leaders. There is minimal compassion where leaders can
be strengthened by the petitions, prayers, intercession, and honor of the
saints, such that they endure less burnout and hardship. Some leaders are hesitant to ask for prayer
for fear of being viewed as incompetent, flawed, or experiencing public
exposure. Many leaders are left uncovered and exposed to the wiles of the
enemy. We must acknowledge that leaders
experience church hurt as well.
Chiefly, leaders have to press
through despite the pain they endure. This is probably the reason many do not
acknowledge, or address church hurt. They have been conditioned to believe it
comes with the territory, and for them, this is indeed a truth. Leaders tend to
be taken for granted so there is minimal to no regard for their church hurt
pains. We want to dismantle this injustice by exposing the hurts leaders
endure. As leaders are delivered and
healed, the oil of healing with flow to the sheep.
Hurts leaders endure are as follows:
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Being misunderstood by members.
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Being misunderstood and judged by family
members, loved ones and even
peers.
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Judged harshly based on opinion and not
through a Godly well.
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Having to deal with the fickleness and
flakiness of people.
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People feeling entitled to judge and
assassinate God, ministries, the body of
Christ.
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Members leaving without attempting to resolve
conflicts or without a
willingness to work through conflicts.
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Members and people in general, aborting
relationships or ministry
endeavors with the leaders.
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Members hurt and take advantage of one
another and leaders must
intervene;
leaders are blamed for these transgressions even though they had nothing to do with the situation.
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People lacking responsibility and
accountability for their part in growing the
ministry and advancing the vision.
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Enduring warfare from the demonic realms for
being the ultimate vision
carrier.
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Enduring word curses and witchcraft spells
from saints, witches, warlocks,
ignorant people, and wicked people.
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Having to constantly sacrifice for the good
of the ministry and people with
minimal to no appreciation.
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Enduring ridicule of having to choose between
family and ministry
responsibilities.
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Unrealistic expectations where the leaders
feel pressured or are pressured to
be perfect; or where their
position somehow translates to perfection.
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Being dishonored, unaccepted, or made to feel
less important depending on
their platform or ministry calling.
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Not being supported personally or
ministerially by members, other
ministries, or the body of Christ.
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Enduring division and church splits.
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Being usurped by people who covet the vision
or feel they can do a better job
than the leader.
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Experiencing betrayal from members and peers.
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Being made to bear the mistakes of other
unhealthy and/or fallen leaders.
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Being
blamed for the peoples’ lack of growth then they are being given
everything they need to align
and advance with destiny.
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Not being sufficiently restored when they
fall due to a transgression.
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Being
ridiculed and persecuted by the world for the gospels’ sake.
By: Taquetta Baker
Kingdomshifters.com