Doing, Saying or Leading?

February 18, 2010 in Leadership with 2 Comments

Ron Sylvia shared this quote in one of his Next Coaching Networks. This comes from Bob Russell who was the senior pastor for 35 years at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville. During Bob’s tenure as senior pastor, the church grew from 100 people to more than 17,000 in attendance every weekend. Bob shared:

“My first few years here I was the pastor. I did all the weddings, funerals, hospital visits, etc. Then my role changed to preacher, and I mostly led through my sermons from the platform. It has only been in the last few years that I have become the leader.”

Interesting perspective. I’ve seen lots of pastors in all three categories. This isn’t just a “senior pastor thing” though. We all need to step back and assess whether we’re doing it, saying it or leading it.

2 Responses to “Doing, Saying or Leading?”

  1. Clint February 19, 2010 at 10:34 pm #

    I’m curious to hear your distinction between the three… Also, I wonder what catalyst took this pastor from saying to leading?

  2. Ricky February 23, 2010 at 2:27 pm #

    Well said. Thanks for posting, Tony.