This is a very thoughtful article that should be a good resource for pastors and budding pastors. Entitled: "4 Types of Friends Every Pastor Needs," Ike Reighard, a pastor of more than 30 years, from Kennesaw, Georgia, writing for CrossWalk.com distills four different kinds of people that all pastors need to surround themselves with. Leadership can be lonely. (That is an understatement).
According to Reighard, we need a 'DEVELOPER' to bring out the best in us. We need a 'DESIGNER' as a kind of a mentor who walks alongside us. We need a 'DISTURBER' to rough us up in case we become too comfortable in smooth-sailing ministry work. We need a 'DISCERNER' to give us a fresh perspective of our calling as pastors.
Personally, I think Reighard misses out one important 'D.' A DISCIPLER. You can read the rest of the article here. Thanks to alum Stanley for first bringing this to my attention.
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