Four People Clapping.

When I saw our four pastors clapping when nobody else was, it was clear to me that they understand good discipleship: You can only lead others as far as you lead yourself.

If you want your church to give, you have to give first and most (2 Corinthians 8:1-5).

If you want your church to read their Bible, you have to read it and know it better than anyone else in the room (2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Timothy 4:13-16).

If you want your congregation to have integrity, passion, servitude… then you need to lead the way (1 Timothy 4:12).

“Leading the way” isn’t about being loud. It’s about being first.