Growing up in church, I was surrounded by honest preachers who didn’t shy away from their humanity. Bishop Kenneth Omer once described himself as a “shepherd with sheep issues,” a phrase that has stayed with me because it captures an important truth: being called to preach doesn’t mean a pastor is perfect or equipped with every skill needed to lead a church. Preaching doesn’t automatically come with expertise in finances, administration, or organizational leadership—and it certainly doesn’t eliminate personal struggles or insecurities.
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Yes, pastors are held to a higher standard, as they should be. Standing before a congregation means their gifts—and their flaws—are on full display. It’s not a role to be taken lightly. But as much as leaders are accountable, we must also extend …