Healing to Lead, Part 1

“Every person is a leader in some form. Every person is
influencing others to some degree - whether you're a pastor or
whether you're managing your children's soccer team, you are in
the middle of something complex and difficult,” says Dr. Dan
Allender, as he kicks off the conversation with Rachael Clinton
Chen and Linda Royster.


In this week’s podcast episode, we consider the paradox of
leadership that Moses experienced leading the Israelites. Being
in a leadership position is an honor and a calling, but it often
comes with significant challenges and complexities. How does a
reluctant leader grapple with the lament they feel while being
compelled by their calling and purpose?

“We can’t escape the call to lead because… there is hope for
more. There’s hope for goodness. There is a call and a burden for
people to experience freedom. That’s in part what makes it
bearable for me… You move forward because hope abides and comfort
does come,” shares Linda.


Next week, we’ll return to talk about the the importance of
leaders first experiencing their own healing in order to engage
those they serve with kindness, goodness, and hope.