the leadership crisis in the American church. One of his district superintendents in Florida lamented, “Only about 25 percent of our pastors can get the job done. We simply hope the churches can endure through three pastors before we can finally send another good one.” The problem is not a lack of pastors. It is the lack of capable, visionary pastors. A large segment of pastors occupy the pastoral position but don’t lead their congregations into fruitful ministry.

