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How to Build Trust as a Church Leader (with Sam Rainer)

How to Build Trust as a Church Leader (with Sam Rainer)

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Takeaways:

  • Trust is based on reliability, confidence, and truthfulness.
  • Pastors must exhibit reliability and truthfulness over time to build trust.
  • Building trust is essential for exercising authority in a church context.
  • Leadership is a gift from followers, not a right.
  • Trust takes time, often around five years in a typical church setting.
  • Leading through crises can accelerate trust-building.
  • Showing up for significant life events is crucial for pastors.
  • Small victories can help establish reliability and trust.
  • Engaging with community leaders is vital for gaining trust.

Quotes:

  • "Trust is a gift from followers."
  • "It takes time to build trust."
  • "Just show up."

Resources:

Church Revitalization Checklist - Sam Rainer

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