Wednesday, July 12, 2006
How We See Ourselves
A Barna Group report released this week explores the self-perceptions of pastors--and how they measure up to reality. An interesting highlight? 98 percent of pastors describe themselves as effective Bible teachers. (Eight out of ten believe they are effective disciple makers.) "The vast majority of pastors describe their church as theologically conservative and effective at disciple-making, but a minority of churchgoers has developed a biblical worldview," researcher David Kinnaman notes in his analysis of the study. "There are other examples of the conflict between pastoral self-perceptions and the condition of their congregations, but the bottom line is that pastors need to find the tools and methods to evaluate themselves and their ministries as candidly and accurately as possible."
COMING SOON: In the September/October issue of Ministry Today, David Kinnaman will explore the marks of discipleship--and how to know whether you're actually accomplishing it in your church.
COMING SOON: In the September/October issue of Ministry Today, David Kinnaman will explore the marks of discipleship--and how to know whether you're actually accomplishing it in your church.
