Where we are getting it wrong as leaders

Stumbled across this excerpt from this book...dangit...now I gotta go read something else! Jake Colsen says very nicely what I've been thinking for a long time...It's a blow to the pride of us as leadership in the church but we are called to equip fellow priests in their giftedness, not carry the load and take the place of leadership that is reserved for Jesus himself. Most pastors are scared to say this because they might lose their jobs...did I just say that out loud...oops!

On living free of dependency on leaders:

“That’s where religion has done the most damage. By making people dependent on its leaders, it has made God’s people passive in their own spiritual growth. We wait for others to show us how, or even just follow them in hopes that they’re getting it right. Jesus wants this relationship with you and he wants you to be an active part in that process.”

“But can we do it on our own? Don’t we need some help?” Marsha asked.

“Who said you’re alone? Jesus is the way to the Father. As you learn to yield to his Spirit and depend on his power, you’ll discover how to live in the fullness of his life. Yes, he’ll often use other people to encourage or equip you in that process, but the people he uses won’t let you grow dependent on them. They wouldn’t dare crawl between you and the greatest joy of this family—a growing relationship with the Father himself.”