Called to Lead, Called to Serve
KeithClark-Hoyos
あらすじ
Called to Lead, Called to Serve: A 40-Day Devotional for Church Leaders is a spiritual companion for those who bear the weight and joy of leadership in the church. Whether you are a pastor, treasurer, board chair, officer, or emerging lay leader, this devotional invites you into a daily rhythm of prayer, reflection, and renewal. Leadership in the church is never only about tasks or titles. It is a sacred calling that asks us to listen for the Spirit, align our energy with God's mission, steward resources faithfully, and discern the path forward with courage and grace. Across forty days, this devotional gently guides leaders through the four movements of the Calling-Energy-Resources-Discernment (CERD) framework: Days 1-10: Calling - Listening for God's invitation to lead and serve. Days 11-20: Energy - Renewing strength and preventing burnout. Days 21-30: Resources - Stewarding time, talents, and finances as gifts entrusted by God. Days 31-40: Discernment - Learning to make Spirit-led decisions in community. Each day offers: A Scripture passage drawn from multiple translations for ecumenical breadth. A thoughtful reflection that blends theological depth with practical insight. A question or exercise for application in both personal and communal settings. A short prayer to ground your leadership in God's presence. Written in a contemplative yet practical voice, Called to Lead, Called to Serve is designed for individual use or within leadership cohorts such as the Effective Church Leadership Community (ECLC). It complements other resources in the Clark-Hoyos Publications ecosystem-Embracing Our Call, The Ministry of Money, Rooted in the Call, and Sacred Listening-while standing on its own as an accessible entry point for spiritual renewal. In a world that often reduces leadership to efficiency and outcomes, this devotional reminds us that true impact comes from listening to God's whisper, aligning with God's mission, and serving with humility. Over forty days, church leaders will be invited to rediscover why they were called, how they are sustained, and where the Spirit is leading them next.