{"id":26781,"date":"2020-05-09T17:46:04","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T21:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/?p=26781"},"modified":"2020-05-09T17:46:04","modified_gmt":"2020-05-09T21:46:04","slug":"the-4-types-of-pastors-and-why-high-capacity-business-leaders-have-trouble-with-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2020\/05\/09\/the-4-types-of-pastors-and-why-high-capacity-business-leaders-have-trouble-with-them\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 Types Of Pastors And Why High-Capacity Business Leaders Have Trouble With Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Many high-capacity business leaders I have encountered over the years have on-going problems with the pastors on their staff.<\/strong> \u00a0It is standard operating procedure and part of the job description for these leaders to do the following in the course of a normal week:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make tough decisions<\/li>\n<li>Have hard conversations<\/li>\n<li>Be highly accountability to both those they report to as well as those they lead<\/li>\n<li>Must deliver on measurable goals<\/li>\n<li>Develop innovative strategies<\/li>\n<li>Continually improve<\/li>\n<li>Create new products<\/li>\n<li>Buy and sell goods<\/li>\n<li>Turn a profit<\/li>\n<li>Fight off competition<\/li>\n<li>Gain new customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a normal week. \u00a0And then they come to church. \u00a0For many business leaders, coming to church creates a sense of leadership whiplash because many do not see this.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LiBRTe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-26784 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/41DN9Ld7m2L._SX326_BO1204203200_.jpg?resize=197%2C300&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/41DN9Ld7m2L._SX326_BO1204203200_.jpg?resize=197%2C300&ssl=1 197w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/41DN9Ld7m2L._SX326_BO1204203200_.jpg?w=328&ssl=1 328w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>This is because of a natural tension which exists – Business leaders focus on transaction (the buying and selling of goods). \u00a0Pastors focus on transformation (human life-change).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But as you study the leadership styles of pastors and church leaders, expecting them to lead a like business leader during the week may be completely unrealistic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samchand.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Dr. Sam Chand<\/a> in his classic book <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LiBRTe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em><strong>Leadership Pain: The Classroom For Growth<\/strong><\/em><\/a> says, “All of us (pastors), and I mean all of us, from the most successful to those who are just starting out, need to realize the blessings and limitations of the gifts God has given us to lead our churches. \u00a0Only Jesus had all the gifts.”<\/p>\n<p><strong>He then places pastors in four types of categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n<p>These pastors are great visionaries. \u00a0They can see the future and paint a compelling picture others wish to follow. \u00a0Dr. Chand pointed out, “God often reveals a glorious future to entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for anything less than its fulfillment.” \u00a0Business leaders love entrepreneurial pastors as long as the vision ultimately becomes reality. \u00a0If not, trust will be lost.<\/p>\n<h2>Shepherds<\/h2>\n<p>This type of pastor is not a visionary per se, or a great strategist, and often doesn’t have a lot of difficult conversations. \u00a0But what they are is kind, loving, comforting, compassionate, soothing, and often great evangelist because they have a broken heart for the unchurched. \u00a0Business leaders love shepherds when their marriage is struggling or children have gone off the rails. \u00a0But during seasons of plenty, business leaders can grow impatient because the church’s mission and vision does not seem to be advancing at a preferred rate. \u00a0Shepherds can appear to be easily bullied. \u00a0This is a mistake many business leaders make. \u00a0They confuse meekness with weakness.<\/p>\n<h2>Teachers\/Preachers<\/h2>\n<p>These individuals love the hidden truths of the Bible and are gifted communicators. \u00a0Their language, illustrations, insights, and practical applications inspire and challenge their listeners each week. \u00a0But Dr. Chand offers this warning, “Sometimes a church’s existence can become based solely on the talents of a phenomenal speaker. \u00a0When this happens, the pews may be full each week, but the leadership team may not have clear direction, programs are poorly led, and a world of conflict bubbles beneath the surface. \u00a0As long as the plates are full of donations, the disaster can be averted – at least from week to week. \u00a0Sooner or later, however, the neglected aspect’s of the church’s life will cause problems that can no longer be avoided.”<\/p>\n<h2>Administrators<\/h2>\n<p>Those with the gift of administration create strategic plans for the church. \u00a0They have a special talent for identifying and leverage the resources needed to see vision become reality within specific timelines. \u00a0But Dr. Chand offers another word of warning, “Occasionally, administrators are so driven to create the perfect system, they can’t pull the trigger to start the always messy process of growth. \u00a0Administrators love paper trails, but others see this as wasted time, or worse, a leadership flaw of micromanaging people and events.” \u00a0Administrators can often also lack any sense of compassion as well. \u00a0They have a tendency to use people, to see them as a means to end, rather than love people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Business leaders must understand pastors do not have all the gifts.<\/strong> \u00a0They cannot be experts at each portion of ministry. \u00a0No pastor is all four.<\/p>\n<p>When business leaders have the expectation of a “Shepherd” to be a superior “Administrator”, this is a recipe for disappointment, frustration, and unrealistic expectations.<\/p>\n<p>The following is my advice to business leaders when dealing with their pastors and key staff – <strong>Determine which type of leader they are. \u00a0Then, keep your conversations and expectations within their gift mix.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This approach will position your pastor for success and save yourself from unnecessary stress. \u00a0The benefits for business leaders of this lack of stress are the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Better church-going experience.<\/li>\n<li>Increased ownership in your church’s mission and vision.<\/li>\n<li>Longer-term membership in your church. \u00a0In other words, less hopping from one church to another.<\/li>\n<li>Generational impact. \u00a0Your happiness with your local church increases the odds your children will grow up loving church and continue attending as they enter adulthood.<\/li>\n<li>More influence with your pastor. \u00a0And business leaders LOVE influence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>So business leader, allow me to ask you a series of questions. \u00a0What category from the list above would your pastor fit into? \u00a0And then, have you had unrealistic expectations of your pastor based upon how God gifted them? \u00a0If so, will you repent and apologize to them today?<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LiBRTe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Leadership Pain<\/a><\/em> is one of the books every leader should have in their library.<\/strong> \u00a0If you have not purchased your copy yet, do so TODAY by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LiBRTe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many high-capacity business leaders I have encountered over the years have on-going problems with the pastors on their staff. \u00a0It is standard operating procedure and part of the job description for these leaders to do the following in the course of a normal week: Make tough decisions Have hard conversations Be highly accountability to both 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