I think we all know the feeling of biting off more than we can chew,

committing to too much, thinking that we could do it all, confident in our own skills,

and then comes time to do the work and it's too much.

We needed help.

We didn't get the help, and so now we're buried. We needed help. We didn't get the help.

And so now we're buried.

We overwork and we burn out.

This happens in life.

This happens in leadership.

And of course, it certainly happens in ministry.

As we see in Exodus 18, which we read together next week, Jethro warning Moses that effective and productive leadership

requires shared responsibilities. It's not a one-man show. All of this is on the mind of

Mark in Chicago, Illinois. Pastor John, hello, and thank you for helping me and countless other pastors

to lead better through this podcast. In Exodus 18 versus 17 to 23,

Jethro tells Moses to learn how to delegate by saying things like,

what you're doing is not good. You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out,

but the thing is too heavy for you. You're not able to do it alone. Look for able men and let them

judge the people at all times. Effective ministry requires pastoral wisdom and administrative

stewardship, including the ability to delegate, to equip others, and maintain sustainable structures.

As a pastor, how did you personally approach the administrative responsibilities of leadership, such as organizing ministry teams,

managing church finances, or overseeing internal communications, all while staying

anchored in your primary calling to shepherd souls.

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