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Young Leader: Ego

In Gospel, LeadershipTags ego, Facebook, faith, Jesus, Leadership, things, twitterPublish DateAugust 11, 201611 Views11 Comments samluce

  Ego: The Church does not need brilliant personalities but faithful servants of Jesus Genuine authority knows, however, that all immediacy is disastrous, particularly in matters of authority. Genuine authority knows that it can only exist in the service of the one who alone has authority. Genuine authority knows that it is bound in the strictest sense by the words of Jesus, “you have one teacher, and you are all brothers” (Matt. 23: 8). The community of faith does not need …

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My name is Sam Luce and I have been a pastor at Redeemer Church in Utica NY for the past 24 years. 18 of those years serving as children’s pastor. Currently, I am serving as the Global Pastor to Families. This is my personal blog it is focused on Discipleship, Family Ministry, and Theology.

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11 responses to “Young Leader: Ego”

  1. Adrienne Blauvelt Avatar
    Adrienne Blauvelt
    March 7, 2013

    Love this series, brilliant reminder. Thanks for posting.

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      March 7, 2013

      Thanks for your comment glad you are enjoying it.

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  2. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah
    March 7, 2013

    As a young person who is in training for ministry, these “Young Leader” post are very relevant. Really enjoying them! Looking forward to hearing you speak in Newfoundland this April!

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      March 7, 2013

      Sarah thanks for your kind words. Really looking forward to coming in April, extremely honored.

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  3. shannan Avatar
    shannan
    March 9, 2013

    I’m glad I’m not the only one that feels that way about Facebook. More to on topic though, there were so many good points, and ego is something I always feel like I’m battling with. But i like your point on the pain of ministry, because if it hurts, then it is definently more than ego keeping you there. Thanks for this series.

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  4. J.C. Avatar
    J.C.
    March 11, 2013

    So good. Very thankful for these posts.

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      samluce
      July 24, 2013

      Thanks JC.

      Reply
  5. Christopher Woods Avatar
    Christopher Woods
    March 12, 2013

    This is really good stuff Pastor Sam. I love the statement about pain in ministry and how it refines the call. Paying the price for the message you hold. Good stuff.

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      samluce
      July 24, 2013

      Thanks Chris

      Reply
  6. Lance McKinnon Avatar
    Lance McKinnon
    August 11, 2016

    Sam,

    Thank you for sharing on this subject. Question #2 is something I’ve been walking through the last 3 years. I went from a church of great influence and well over 2,000 people to a church plant with a small launch team that is growing now. It’s been a humbling experience and I’ve realized many of my flaws and how inexperienced even in 10+ years into ministry. Love your perspective and blogs you share.

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      August 11, 2016

      Lance thanks for you comment and your kind words. I hope my blog posts are always thought provoking and encouraging.

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