Transitory Psychosis

As my 51st birthday approaches, the reality is setting in: I’m not the young guy anymore. (No, I didn’t just buy a mirror.) Of course, I’ve known my chronological age all along, but I’ve just been introduced to my “ministry age.”

I read an article from Leadership Weekly, the weekly e-newsletter from Leadership Journal. The article by Jimmy Long, “Determine Your Ministry Age,” points out that our assumptions about leadership reflect the values of our generation. This is especially true in a multi-generational organization like a church.

The article includes a 25-question quiz that helps the reader determine his “ministry age.” By answering the questions and adding up the numerical value of the answers you come up with a ministry age that places a person in one of three categories: Younger Leaders, Pragmatic Leaders, or Traditional Leaders. The intent is not to rate one type of leader above another but to create an ongoing dialogue among leaders regarding why we lead the way we do, how divergent values affect a leadership team, and what kind of leadership is needed to carry forward the work of the church.

Interestingly, your ministry age may be above or below your chronological age. Mine is 48. To find our yours go here. It’s fun and free.

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