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# What’s Your Issue?
- URL: https://www.dashhouse.com/2012530whats-your-issue-html/
- Published: 2012-05-30T13:45:26.000Z
- Updated: 2022-08-15T15:29:27.000Z
- Author: Darryl Dash
- Tags: Blog, Books, Faith, pastoring, #DashHouseCom, #wp

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I’m struck by this list of twenty issues that Christian leaders face. It’s found in an excellent new book called [*Gospel Coach: Shepherding Leaders to Glorify God*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/031049432X/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=dashhouse-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=031049432X&ref=dashhouse.com)

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1. I’m really just average in my skills.
2. I’m often not sure what I’m supposed to be doing.
3. I have hidden emotional issues, some of which are derived from my relationship with my father and my mother
4. I’m often motivated by self-glory.
5. I’m battling sin constantly (and losing occasionally).
6. I work too much
7. I have an inconsistent spiritual life.
8. People get on my nerves.
9. My marriage is average.
10. I’m not sure if I’m a good dad/mom/husband/wife.
11. I really don’t find joy in my job.
12. I’m too young and inexperienced/my best days are behind me.
13. i’m really uncomfortable around unsaved people.
14. I don’t have a close friend I can trust.
15. I rely on my position and guilt to get people to do things.
16. I make decisions without prayer or consulting others.
17. I waste my time on trivial matters.
18. I am often more concerned about myself than others.
19. I’m struggling financially.
20. I’m often tempted sexually.

I doubt that many of these issues are unique to pastors. The problem is when pastors feel they have to struggle alone.

Three observations:

- Pastors need to be appropriately open about these struggles. It’s time to climb off the pedestal.
- Pastors need the gospel.
- Pastors need community.

Check out [*Gospel Coach*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/031049432X/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=dashhouse-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=031049432X&ref=dashhouse.com)

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. It looks like a fascinating and helpful book.

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