About this episode

John Ortberg discusses the challenges of leadership in ministry, particularly for introverts, and how to cope with difficult aspects of the job.

John Ortberg has spent decades leading churches, writing books, and teaching leaders. But every leader has parts of the job they're not naturally good at. In this conversation, John opens up about pain in leadership, what it's like to be an introvert in ministry, and how to handle the work you'd rather avoid. 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes ART OF PREACHING If you're still writing your sermon Saturday night and replaying the mistakes Monday morning, The Art of Preaching is for you. It's a step-by-step course that's helped over 3,500 preachers write and deliver messages that land. Until July 15th, grab it for fifty dollars off at theartofpreachingcourse.com. FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION 80 million people with disabilities in developing countries can't get to work, school, or church because they have…

People in this episode

Host: Carey Nieuwhof

Guest: John Ortberg

Topics covered

• leadership
• pastoring
• introversion
• ministry challenges
• leadership pain

Keywords

• leadership
• pastoring
• introvert
• ministry
• pain
• John Ortberg
• Carey Nieuwhof

Sponsors

The Art of Preaching Academy, Free Wheelchair Mission

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Free Wheelchair Mission, The Art of Preaching Academy

Books & works: AI and the Future Church

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