Advice for Wounded Leaders

Today I’m happy to welcome guest bloggers (from left) Greg Carthan, Perry Riley, and James B. Logan—some terrific guys working on their doctorates at DTS.They have some advice for spiritual leaders who carry deep wounds fromtheir families of origin:

It’s Not Your Fault

Identify the problem. Maybe your father abandoned the familywhen you were a child. Maybe he did not attend games with you. If you are a sonlike we are, maybe no one taught you how to be a man. Maybe your leadershipskills were not developed or no one taught you how to treat women or men.  

It Is Your Problem

But you have to deal with it.Since it exists, in order for you to move forward, it willrequire forgiveness.  

You’re Not Alone

Recognize that being wounded is not unusual.Get information.Get help through support groupsSee a counselor.Consider these wounded Bible characters whom God used: Joseph,Moses, Elijah, Peter,  the apostle Paul, and even Jesus Christ.