One of my MAJOR shortcomings

I think it is important for a leader to be aware of his/her strengths and weaknesses. It really is. Tommy Dowling says a mistake made when aware of these is to over-focus on the weaknesses, and neglecting the strengths. BUT there needs to be a balance, a delicate balance between dealing with the two.

With all of that said, one of my major shortfalls is in the area of encouraging volunteers. I would never take forgranted the value of a volunteer, or the important role played by each volunteer. In a church, there really are NO minor roles . . . Every one has a role to play, and every role is important. And, I do not say that near enough (even though I believe it).

I think I get so caught up in putting out fires during the week that I forget to spend time encouraging others. SO, I want to encourage you if you are a worker at Ebenezer. As I sit here, I am thinking about and praying for some of the hard workers I know read my ramblings . . . Many of you are good friends to me, and I want you to know that I appreciate you.

You serve on ministry teams that work hard with little recognition. You volunteer for major roles, many of which bring little or no recognition. Some of you serve so hard I worry about you burning out . . . I pray twice as much for you.

Just want you to know that I DO appreciate you!