Comments on: Signs of a Lukewarm Pastor

By: will hapeman

will hapeman — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:28:24 +0000

It’s all about the gut check. Am I the only guy who has a relationship with God like waves on the sea? Sometimes He is Right Here! and I am On IT! Praying, reading, reaching out, and then there are days like this. If I took the test above today I would flunk. so I will be back tomorrow, better rested prayed up, and hope to ace it. Wow, this roller coaster existence gets tiring.

By: Steve MacCord

Steve MacCord — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:29:43 +0000

This is crazy stuff! You certainly do not have to be a pastor(as i am not) to relate to these points. Another thing that stood out — the time it was posted. I want to be the kind of man of God that is up well before daylight contemplating the things of God.

By: Benny

Benny — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:05:41 +0000

I hear ya loud and clear! I have been on this journey to rediscover not what I had but where God wants me to go! Being let down by spiritual leaders and now being a church planter has somewhat opened my eyes about what am I really about! Ministry is great but it’s that genuiness of who God is in our lives that counts. Thanks for helping me with your blog as I journey through the seasons of my life!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:19:41 +0000

I find that a telltale sign I’ve seen is an abandonment of discipline. This isn’t just limited to taking care of ourselves spiritually, but physically and emotionally. Diet suffers. Sleep button worn out on alarm clock. Neglected relationships and accountability. Less verbal communication with wife. Etc. Etc.

By: Links of the Week | The Flyleaf Montage

Links of the Week | The Flyleaf Montage — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:55:17 +0000

[...] posts from Swerve’s series this week on being lukewarm that I felt were particularly great. This first one talks about lukewarm pastors, but I beleive it could just as easily say lukewarm Christians, [...]

By: All Up In My Grill « Resonations

All Up In My Grill « Resonations — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:18:44 +0000

[...] Craig Groeschel blogged about the easy transition from spirit-filled to me filled. It’s aways the right time to do a spiritual Check-up. [...]

By: Dan S.

Dan S. — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:36:22 +0000

I find that I watch more movies and T.V. to fill the void in my head where the Holy Spirit usually is.

By: Don S. Smith

Don S. Smith — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:43:15 +0000

Are you kidding me!! Am I being Punked? Has somebody been vidioing my life?? While not all the bullets apply just realizing that one or two of them have been a reality in my ministry at one time or another puts me on my KNEES! Thank you for the 2×4 to the head…practical spritual awakening! Blessing, Don Smith

By: Ragamuffin Soul » Signs of a Lukewarm Worship Leader « Live to Worship

Ragamuffin Soul » Signs of a Lukewarm Worship Leader « Live to Worship — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:02:01 +0000

[...] Posted on December 3, 2008 by Alastair Vance I read a post a day or two back about the Signs of a Lukewarm Pastor by Craig Groeschel. Today, Carlos Whittaker has borrowed that idea and changed it to apply to [...]

By: Al V.

Al V. — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:32:21 +0000

Thanks for the chin check Craig.
I am in my first year of pastoring our church and we have been really blessed. Our church has almost doubled in attendance but, I have to say that I have been guilty of all the above. (Thankfully, not at the same time.) Am I off to the wrong start or what? I feel great inside, my marriage is great but leading a church is tough. I bought your book and it is great. Thanks for the transparency.

By: This is what I did on 2008-12-02 | Jonathan Hopson

This is what I did on 2008-12-02 | Jonathan Hopson — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:27 +0000

[...] Shared a link on Google Reader. Signs of a Lukewarm Pastor [...]

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:24:05 +0000

Man this awesome. Goes for more than pastors. I guess you could add valuing corporate worship more than private worship. Not that is isn’t sincere but it is like the seed in the rocky places - passion has no depth and when hardship comes along it burns up.

By: JD

JD — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:53:38 +0000

A lukewarm pastor has the brain but not the heart for ministry. I am sure plenty of us have meant ministers that can blow your mind when it comes to exegeiting a text, or explaining the nature of Trinity, but give them an opportunity to serve and they look like a fish out of water. Christ had the amazing ability to stump the religious leaders of his day and yet also be at home and work with lowest of the low.

By: Rahul

Rahul — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:33:34 +0000

Wow, this is serious…Happy Birthday!!!

By: ROSY

ROSY — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:43:21 +0000

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By: Greg Atkinson

Greg Atkinson — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:07:24 +0000

Great stuff.

By: Josh Selley

Josh Selley — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:04:08 +0000

Awesome blog, it really opened my eyes to look at myself as a traveling minister.

By: Avery

Avery — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:35:24 +0000

Good post….

By: Todd Stevens

Todd Stevens — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:32:28 +0000

Wow. I am printing this one and posting it on my wall for a while. I would add: “is satisfied as long as the numbers look good.” Happy b-day!

By: Craig Groeschel

Craig Groeschel — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:31:47 +0000

Bill, Jared, and Ron, Thanks so much!

Cindy, You made my day! I am thrilled to hear your passion for Christ and His church is increasing! Keep sharing it in Tulsa!

Joshua, I appreciate your kind words and your desire to stay on-fire for Christ.