Summary: In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Michael Kelsey, campus pastor at McLean Bible Church. During their conversation, they discuss taking time alone to be a better decision maker and working under different pastoral leadership styles.<br> BEST QUOTES<br> "God's been good and teaching me to be me and to be humble and realize I'm not David Platt."<br> <br> "I think the thing that has shaped me between the two of them is just an urgency to make sure that the gospel is clear."<br> <br> "He came in wanting to collaborate with the people who had deep roots and a lot of leadership influence in the church."<br> <br> "We have historically been a church that has offered this menu of services tailor-made to every demographic and need, but I think long-term that catches up to you."<br> <br> "I have to have quiet time every day - just stopping and having enough time alone to get clarity for leadership decisions."<br> <br> "Sometimes we short-circuit the process because it's hard."<br> <br> "I'm much sharper, concise, and pointed in my effectiveness if I actually take a moment to think."<br> <br> "Every morning I pray based on Ephesians 5, 'Holy Spirit I give you control today.'"<br> <br> "I've been trying to redirect my discretionary time and energy to blessing my wife."<br> <br> "The most important thing about me is my intimacy with God and my character before Him."<br> RECOMMENDED RESOURCES<br> <a href="https://leadership.lifeway.com/podcasts/">Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.mcleanbible.org/">McLean Bible Church</a><br> <br> <a href="https://newchurches.com/courses/campuspastor/">New Churches Essential Campus Pastoring Course</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Procrastinate-Purpose-Permissions-Multiply-Your/dp/0399170634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1C5FFXWPIZ18B&keywords=procrastinate+on+purpose&qid=1559645532&s=gateway&sprefix=procras%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1">Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.truthstable.com/">Truth's Table Podcast</a><br> <br> <a href="https://thefrontporch.org/just-gospel/">Just Gospel Conference</a><br> <br> <a href="https://careynieuwhof.com/mypodcast/">Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast</a><br> <br> <a href="https://leadership.lifeway.com/2019/04/04/5lq-episode-330-personality-assessments-for-leaders-with-steve-cockram/">5LQ Episode 330: Personality Assessments for Leaders with Steve Cockram</a><br> <br> <a href="https://dayoneapp.com/">Day One Journaling App</a><br> <br> <a href="https://leadership.lifeway.com/podcast-making-disciples/">Making Disciples Podcast</a><br> <br> This Episode's Sponsor: Feeling unequipped for marriage ministry? Woo Marriage is here to help. Backed by research and designed with your church in mind, Woo Marriage provides Christ-centered marriage coaching for your entire church. Get your first month free with offer code LEADERSHIP at WooMarriage.com/FreeTrial.
