In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Kevin Queen, lead pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, Tenn. During their conversation, they discuss the importance of waiting on God through prayer and the process of transitioning to new roles when compelled by God.
BEST QUOTES
“I think I've been holding my breath for an entire year."
"It's in the gut-wrenching waiting that God does a work in us to prepare us for the turn."
"You'll be the same person ten years from now as you are today, except for the places you go, the people you meet, and the books that you read."
"Prayer is the most powerful and effective force on the planet."
"Just because you are the first one up the mountain doesn't mean you are the leader."
"Slow down for the last one in the group and help them access, understand, and believe."
"I wonder how many doors I pried open rather than waiting and praying them open."
"Prayer is not the only thing we do, it is just the first thing we do."
"Keep a journal of what God does. It will be your history with God, His faithfulness, that will bolster your faith in the lowest moments."
"Don't worry about doing great things for God. Just do things and let God be the great one."
"God won't promote you beyond your capacity."
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network
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The Complete Works of E.M. Bounds on Prayer
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