A Word to the Wise
Good leaders create belonging without making it dependent on exclusion. They resist the shortcut of an “us” versus “them” story, even though it is fast and effective.
They know that story quietly trains people to stay quiet, play it safe, and measure their worth against those on the outside. So they build identity instead around shared purpose, shared values, and shared standards.
Admired Leadership Field Notes, 7.26.26, The Downside of Using Exclusion to Create Group Cohesion
Good leaders create belonging without making it dependent on exclusion. They resist the shortcut of an “us” versus “them” story, even though it is fast and effective.
They know that story quietly trains people to stay quiet, play it safe, and measure their worth against those on the outside. So they build identity instead around shared purpose, shared values, and shared standards.
Admired Leadership Field Notes, 7.26.26, The Downside of Using Exclusion to Create Group Cohesion
Four Things to Know This Week
1. Mississippi’s ‘Pastor Training Schools’ Equip Local Leaders for Ministry (Baptist Press)
2. Most Churchgoers Content with Congregation’s Worship Style (Lifeway Research)
3. Seminary Professor Challenges Pastors Not to Neglect Personal Growth (Baptist Press)
4. Why ‘Friendly Church’ Is No Longer Enough (Thom Rainer, Church Answers)
Thank you for reading. Please share it with pastors and other AMSs you believe would benefit.
To the praise of His glory,
Ray
I also host the “SBCAL Podcast with Ray Gentry” each Tuesday morning.
1. Mississippi’s ‘Pastor Training Schools’ Equip Local Leaders for Ministry (Baptist Press)
2. Most Churchgoers Content with Congregation’s Worship Style (Lifeway Research)
3. Seminary Professor Challenges Pastors Not to Neglect Personal Growth (Baptist Press)
4. Why ‘Friendly Church’ Is No Longer Enough (Thom Rainer, Church Answers)
Thank you for reading. Please share it with pastors and other AMSs you believe would benefit.
To the praise of His glory,
Ray
I also host the “SBCAL Podcast with Ray Gentry” each Tuesday morning.
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