Lessons I Learned: Respect and Honor Your Leaders

For a Christian like me who literally grew (in faith and in weight) in church since 1997, I quite certainly observed a few things which makes it dynamic or not, exciting or not, sinner-friendly or not, etc. Thanks to a bunch of wise leaders who were there, willingly showing how they do things, how they decide and what they do before deciding. I have seen the churches where God placed me, grow, not just in quantity but in quality. I am arrogantly listing a few reasons I observed in Church Admin which I guess (I say this with all my heart, because I am not even sure) made the church more than just a body of believers, but a family:

Respect and high honor for leaders. I have to put this as No. 1. I believe that the first thing we need to unlearn from all other organizations we belong, is throwing unnecessary comments to our leaders. We can do that in all other organizations, but definitely not in church. In other organizations, we may question their ability, or even their decisions, but in church, it is like saying we don't believe in the God who appointed them. I have seen my leaders contradict Senior Pastors in front of the staff meeting table, but never held grudges after, or even take offense if their suggestions were not implemented. My respect for them even increases and all the more, I highly regard them for such a matured stand. I served Pastors of different styles, but 2 things standard and should be done are to make their lives easier and PRAY FOR THEM. If blessings and fresh revelations are upon them, everyone benefits.

To question the leader that God has given us is to question the God we serve.

Hebrews 13:16-18 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you. Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.