Identifying Obstacles in Ministry
Identifying Obstacles in Ministry and Learning How to Overcome Them
1. Confusion
Anxious – too many alternatives – too many outside stresses. |
I’m confused. | |
2. Fear
Based on faulty belief system. |
I’m scared. | |
3. Disobedience
Spread too thin. We’re in control or we’re escaping. Derive meaning, purpose, and identity out of what we do. |
I’m sorry – too busy. | |
4. Apathy
“Neither hot nor cold”. |
I’m not interested. | |
5. Worthlessness
Faulty belief system – a spiritual problem. We are made for God’s pleasure. |
I’m not important enough. | |
6. Self Pity
a. We need to be more sensitive, more compassionate. b. We can’t go through life licking our wounds. |
I’m hurt. | |
7. Pride
Self-confidence; not leaning on God. Can come from self-hatred – striving to be great. |
I’m in charge. | |
8. Envy
Comes from a feeling of being deprived. Born out of a feeling that we have so little to give, and it’s not worth it. Function of insecurity and low self-esteem. |
I’m jealous. |