In this Episode, Austin interviews David Bryan about his recent pastoral transition, the spiritual, mental, and emotional health of leaders, and an introduction to his new ministry, Mission37.

About David Bryan:

David Bryan is an international evangelist, teacher, author, and former pastor who now leads Mission37.

Key takeaways from this Episode:

On transition:

• We must design and create ministry that will honor the work of God beyond us.
• “I have to recognize that there is something beyond me.” - David Bryan [tweet this]
• “I’m not here to build myself a memorial. I really want to see the kingdom advance.”
  - David Bryan [tweet this]
• Work to empower others to do what we could not do.
• When working in the kingdom of God, we should be expecting next things. Greater things.
• Point everyone toward what’s coming next.
• You’ve got to be willing to follow the cloud and pillar of fire when they move.
• Don’t try to do what only God can do.
  

“We put in 20 years worth of work in 5 and a half years.” - David Bryan on his years in pastoral ministry. [tweet this]

On struggles and the social pressure in ministry:

• “We’ve set for ourselves terms of success that are not Biblical. They’re social.”
  - David Bryan [tweet this]
• As a minister or a potential minister we need to ask ourselves hard questions like:
  What do we do with the spiritual, mental, emotional, social pressures and situations that we contend with on a constant basis? How do we deal with the realities of ministry?
• Every story [in ministry] is not what we would call a success story that is marketable.
• “We’ve got so many people gifted of God, but they’re so disconnected from their purpose.“ - David Bryan [tweet this]
  

On the need for rest in ministry:

• We do God, our family, and those we minister to a service by taking a vacation.
  

These are just a few notes from this conversation. We pray it encourages, equips, and challenges you in your leadership.

Episode Links and Resources:

• Mission37
• Recommended book: "Leading on Empty" by Wayne Cordeiro

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