I hate to disappoint people, but I am not a perfect pastor.

I continue to learn, but there are some holes in my Biblical knowledge.

My marriage has some great seasons and some rough ones, usually because of me.

I once thought I was a great Christian parent, and then my kids grew up.

I attempt to be a better people person and love the family of God, but some people bring out the worst in me.

My leadership in the Church often lacks the wisdom I should have at this age.

There are sins hidden in my heart that I wrestle with every single day.

My faith is growing, but my doubts and fears are sometimes more prominent.

I am a mess. But I am God’s mess.

As a pastor, I am not able to be a leader who is out in front with all the answers. I am not a picture of flawless faith for others to imitate.

My leadership in the Church is not an example of perfection but of grace. God loves me despite my sins. He is using me even with my weaknesses. And I hope to help build a community of faith-filled people who can be messy together.

I am not a perfect pastor, and I am not leading perfect Christians. I am a sinner saved by grace, trying to lead people in the Church who need that same grace. They will have to show me patience, mercy, and forgiveness, and I will do the same for them.