Pastor: Communication is Important

Imagine this scenario: You are on staff in a church with a pastor who preaches the Word very well. He has great clarity and the people understand what he is saying. Then comes Monday and you do not hear from the pastor at all. People are asking you questions about upcoming events at the church and the only answer you give is, "I don't know." That same individual goes to the pastor and talks about those events while at the same time making you feel really stupid.

Ever had that problem? I am sure many in ministry have. I have had that problem where the pastor knows more about what is going on than I did. Here is another scenario: you are a youth pastor and you have had several youth the church for various reasons. You talk with the pastor and he gives you nothing. No guidance. No direction. What is wrong with this picture? The pastor preaches the Word effectively but fails at communicating with his staff.

Pastors, when was the last time you communicated with your staff with what is happening in the church good or bad? Have you help guide a staff member who is struggling in his ministry? Do you surprise your volunteers with some changes that catches them off guard leaving them unequipped to perform their duties in the church? If you have not, then you have a communication problem.

While communicating from the pulpit is important, it is also important that you communicate with your staff, fellow elders, and deacons. How can you lead an effective church if you do not communicate with those who are in ministry with you? The truth is you cannot. Communication is important because it keeps everyone on tract and it demonstrates the gift of leadership the Holy Spirit has given you. You cannot be the one man show who knows all and does not tell people you lead in ministry what is going on or giving them guidance and expect the church to be effective.

Pastor, pray that God will guide to be a more of an effective communicator to the people you lead and the people you along side of. Confess your sins to those people and repent. A church cannot have a pastor who preaches well in the pulpit but lacks communication with those he leads.