Leading Your Emotions Part 2

In this two-part addition to the Leading Yourself series, we are covering the topic of emotions. This is a fundamental topic within church leadership. As a leader, emotions can be used for inspiration, motivation, and effective ministry. On the other hand, they can also be a catalyst for discouragement and inefficiency. There is no greater joy than experiencing the divine calling that the Lord placed on your heart! So, why are we not happy all the time? Here, we are discussing how to utilize your emotions for effective leadership rather than letting them control you.

Your emotions can be complex and difficult to figure out. They can take you to the highest places and the lowest ones in terms of how you feel. Emotions have immense power in our lives. We have already discussed how you can understand your emotions, but now what? Understanding that what your sadness, frustration, or joy means and what it may stem from is one thing, but what do you do next?

Emotions are complex and difficult to figure out, but once you do, you can unlock leadership potential that was untapped before. When you lead your emotions, powerful things can happen. Suddenly you are a more stable leader, you are emotionally healthy, and you can lead with more confidence.

As a pastor, it is important to understand which emotions to keep in check, and how to keep them in check. To do this, you must follow some specific strategies for leading yourself. What are the strategies you can take to lead your emotions? How do these strategies play out for your pastoral leadership?

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We are unpacking the importance of leading your emotions in ministry. This video goes beyond analyzing what emotions do and discusses the process of how to lead yourself with them.