John Markum

Ten things I never learned in Bible College.

  1. Pastoring is far more than preaching and having good theology.
  2. Performing exorcisms on technology is routine.
  3. My most significant impact will happen with my smallest audiences.
  4. Doubt, insecurity, pride, and jealousy are constant battles of leaders.
  5. The significance of my personal prayer life could never be overstated.
  6. God forges every leader through the fire of trials – and it will hurt.
  7. The uniqueness of every person demands tailor-made discipleship.
  8. If you’re not in way over your head, you’re not deep enough yet.
  9. Where God leads, God sustains. Always.
  10. My wife would play such a huge role in my ministry by holding me accountable, encouraging me, doing behind-the-scenes work, and speaking life over me.

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