Metro Christian Leadership Notes #2
Points to remember when being a guest preacher
1) Don’t Go Over Your Allotted Time. Period. Its Rude And Disrespectful.
I don’t care how “inspired” you feel. You have no idea the issues (parking, service turnover, takedown, childcare) you create when you don’t follow the time frame they’ve given you. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS AT OUR RALLIES MANY TIMES. ITS RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL.
2) Don’t Make Controversial Statements The Church Staff Is Going To Have To Clean Up Later.
Your *funny* joke may have cost the pastor hours of meetings. If you feel led to stir the water a bit do it on your own platform, not theirs. They’ve probably spent years intentionally building integrity with their community and attenders. You have the power to put that in jeopardy in one 30-minute message. ALSO YOU WILL NEVER BE INVITED BACK.
3) Respect The Methodology Of The Church You’re Speaking In.
It’s quite simple. Take time to understand their protocol. If they do altar calls each week then you need to do an altar call. If they don’t, then you don’t. If you like to use outlines but their church never uses outlines, then take a pass and find a way to communicate your message without using an outline. If you can’t jive with their methodology than you shouldn’t have accepted the request in the first place. THERE ARE MANY CONGREGATION EACH WORSHIPING AND PRAISING GOD IN A WAY WHICH FITS THEM... RESPECT THAT!
4) Take A Moment To Give Honor And Respect To The Pastor And Staff, But Don’t Overdo It.
I think it’s important to recognize the pastor and his leadership. Say for him what in his humble spirit he would never say about himself. But at the end of the day make sure you put the focus of the message where it really needs to be, which is on Christ. SPEAK FROM YOUR HEART; NOT FROM YOUR HEAD, AND REMEMBER THAT THE CLOCK IS RUNNING ON YOUR SPEAKING TIME AS WELL.
5) Overall Always Remember To Be Respectful And Careful Never To Create A Stumbling Block.
Remember that it is an honor to be invited to speak to other congregations and that you should never take it lightly - Be Prepared! Be Conscience of the leading of the Holy Spirit. Be Aware and sensitive to the spirit of your audience. Proclaim just what the Lord has given you; No more. No less!
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