Authenticity in Ministry
This is sort of an all-things blog, not JUST about “worshiping in HD”. So when I come across something really good, I like to share. Rindy Walton recently posted:
Authenticity is an important value when speaking of church leaders. We want leaders to be real, open, honest and genuine. We want leaders to share their questions, their struggles and their stories. We can relate to a leader who has ‘been where we’ve been’. Authenticity fuels connection and relevance. But is that what we really want? Are leaders really ‘allowed’ to be authentic and what happens when they’re not?
Someone recently pointed me to a Perry Noble podcast where he had an incredible message and challenged his congregation about pornography. What made his message ring home was that he quickly identified with the struggles of many men by explaining that he, too, struggled with pornography and overcame the addiction. In “traditional” churches you never hear something like this from the pulpit, probably for fear of uproar and expulsion. At it’s essence it’s pure authenticity, and I believe it’s necessary to effectively reach people.
