6 Distinctions Between a Leader and a Manager

According to the 2022 Greatest Needs of Pastors study, 47% of pastors say leadership is an area of skill development they need to continue to invest in learning to help them be better pastors. For the past 25 years, I have sought to learn how to lead better, and I’m only now starting to feel like I have a handle. The most significant barrier for me was understanding the difference between being a leader and a manager.

Pastors say leadership is an area they need to continue investing in. Here are six differences between a leader and a manager.

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