I’m working on a list of lessons learned while pastoring during a pandemic. These are lessons learned without any further context or explanation. Perhaps a book is in here somewhere. The list is in no particular order.

Here’s the first draft list:

#1 Pastors need big hearts and thick skin

#2 Leaders are formed in fire

#3 There is no substitute for clear communication

#4 God can turn your mountains of worry into molehills of insignificance

#5 It’s me, Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer

#6 Be a fountain, not a drain

#7 The gates of hell will not prevail against the church

#8 If you don’t have Christian community – find it now!

#9 Hold your family tight

#10 Don’t make the preacher lie at your funeral