I’m watching Peyton Manning who came back in the game after Brock Osweiler was ineffective. What does Manning offer that Osweiler doesn’t. Clearly has a weaker arm and he’s less mobile. But he can read the defenses. He can see that there’s a blitz coming from the right and audible a running play to the left. Twice he has pulled the defense offside for easy penalties.

Veteran pastors have a lot to offer the church.

Certainly they don’t have as much energy and may not be as daring. But there is wisdom that comes from experience. The veteran knows the difference between small kerfuffle and an all-out crisis. He knows the risks that come with moving forward on a new proposal. He has a better understanding of what the layperson wants. He understands the necessity of balance.

I feel like I have a lot to offer a church as an associate pastor or a senior pastor that I did not have when I was a younger pastor. I believe I can gain the confidence of the older, longer-term members who tend to be the ones financing the church. I am confident. I am confident to ask for money.

Back to Peyton Manning and Denver Broncos as they are now leading the San Diego Chargers. The running game has taken off since Manning came back in the game how did that happen? Could be Manning reading defenses and calling audibles. Could be the spark of confidence the team has with the veteran quarterback at the helm. I know when I was younger I tried to do everything. I was trying to prove myself. People around me relaxed and took it easy. They watched me. Some people got aggravated because I was doing their job. I had fans and enemies. Neither was good. I wasn’t a great team player when I was younger. Now I know better how to motivate the team to be their best.

When I was younger, I would look at the people I was given to lead and ask, “how can these people help me…?” As I mature, I ask, “how can I help these people?” (John Maxwell on Charisma)