Once again, we are talking about what I would tell my younger self about the ministry if I could travel back 40 years and speak to the younger me. Today, we will consider numbers 61-75 on my list.

61. When you don’t know what to preach, preach what you want to, as long as you preach the Word of God.
62. Preaching and pastoring will be the hardest thing you will ever do.
63. Integrity and love for Christ will not be enough; you have to be able to lead people.
64. People will avoid you and act weird around you simply because you are a pastor.
65. People expect you to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
66. Workaholism will be rewarded, but it will destroy your family.
67. When people stop attending your church, it will hurt.
68. Don’t get caught up in playing the comparison game.
69. Attacks from inside your church will be worse than attacks from the outside.
70. You must fight pessimism, bitterness, and even depression.
71. Your success in the eyes of others will be measured by how many people you can get in a room.
72. You will never be good enough for everyone in the church.
73. Your family will be profoundly affected, either good or bad.
74. Without a seminary degree, you will be considered less qualified.
75. Money will be a constant problem.

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