Since I speak to thousands of people in our sanctuary each week —and since those people keep coming back —it seems safe to conclude that I am an excellent communicator. Or so I assumed for years.

Recently, however, I have discovered that my communication skills are not nearly as refined as my congregation would have me believe. Seminary training can mislead. If we're not careful, we might come away from our studies believing public communication skills are paramount in ministry.

One of the Bible's best leadership models comes from an unlikely source.

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