This is a REPOST from Episode 43 in Season 1.

HCP - 46 - “10 Signs of Being a Narcissistic Pastor”

Though it’s easy to point fingers at others, who you may think have this issue, we should probably look in the mirror first. The original sin is PRIDE. It got Lucifer kicked out of Heaven and Adam and Eve removed from Eden. It can also ruin your life and church. Though we all appreciate those moments as leaders in the church where someone says “we don’t know what we’d do without you”, we should be careful to start “believing our own press”. In this podcast Larry and Drew discuss their own struggles with pride and how dangerous the issue of Narcissism can be in the heart of leaders and even effect your church.

This conversation is built around the frame work of an article by Charles Stone found on CharlesStone.Com (link below). Stone gives 10 thoughtful considerations of possible signs in leaders who might be Narcissistic.

The 10 Signs of Being a Narcissistic Pastor or Leader:

1. Rage if he experiences shame for shame exposes his true self.
2. An inordinate need for praise in order to feel important.
3. The feeling of entitlement to special treatment.
4. The immense need for continual feedback of how important she is.
5. The feeling of superiority and its reinforcement from others.
6. Strong reaction to rejection and disapproval, sometimes with intense rage.
7. The lack of the capacity to mourn, a defense against depression.
8. Calculating and conniving behavior to “maintain” supplies of continuous adulation.
9. An impaired capacity for commitment.
10. No capacity for self-focus or self-examination.

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

Phil. 2:3

This article can be found at:

https://charlesstone.com/the-narcissistic-pastor-10-signs-that-you-may-be-one/

Other resources:

https://unseminary.com/5-signs-youre-following-a-narcissistic-church-leader/

https://careynieuwhof.com/episode212/

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What is the Church? p. 2 - Forms and Functions - HCP 252

On this episode the guys help to differentiate between these terms FORMS and FUNCTIONS. One is timeless and non-negotiable, and the other is contextual and open for creativity and strategy. Consider what FORM your church utilizes and ask the question if it is appropriately following the FUNCTION the Lord has created it for.

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What Is The Church? - HCP 251

On this episode Larry and Drew talk about the definitions of the church. What is a church? The word church seems to be thrown around to describe a worship service or a beautiful vacation spot, but what does the Bible define as the church? There are normative expectations from NT writers and it’s important to make sure we understand the Biblical definition.

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3 Focal Points for the Effective Church (p.3) - HCP 250

On this episode, Larry and Drew discuss THE most important aspect of these 3 points to consider and that’s the SPIRITUAL. Jesus is the Chief Shepherd, it is His church, and we want to do more than go through the motions or understand contextually what the culture is in the area of our church. We want to meet with, experience, learn from our King - and to do those things we must have an awareness and intentionality of the Spiritual aspects of our own lives and the life of our church.

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3 Focal Points for the Effective Church (p. 1&2) - HCP 249

On this podcast Larry and Drew talk about Easter week and these 3 aspects of church leadership to consider in the health and effectiveness of your church. All 3 are important but not equal. Today the guys discuss Contextualization and Institutional realities to consider. There’s also some Holy Spirit led moments that are worth listening for!

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Levels of Leadership p. 3&4- HCP 248

This episode is content from a pastor’s zoom call where Larry talks about levels 3&4 of leadership. Check previous episodes for the first two levels.

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HCP 247 is a ** REPOST of Ep. 147 with Steve McCoy

HCP - Ep. 147 - Guest Steve McCoy with Small Circle

On this episode, Larry and Drew welcome Pastor and Discipleship innovator Steve McCoy to the podcast. Steve and his team created Small Circle, a program to help people disciple others in small environments, one on one and similar environments. Steve talks about his story and why discipleship has to be relational and intimate, for the purpose of customization to each unique person and their story. Small Circle was created with this in mind. You can find Small Circle on you App store to help you in your discipleship of others. Or at:

SmallCircle.com

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Levels of Leadership p. 2&3 - HCP 246

On this episode, Larry and Drew revisit their previous conversation on different levels of leadership. Today they address “permission” and “production”. Level 2 - permission is about relationships and building trust with your body so that you may add influence to your position. Level 3 - production is about what you’re trying to get done with the congregation. This is a solid episode on what these areas of growth as a leader look like.

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