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The Overlooked Skills That Make or Break a Pastor, Part 5

Forming Judgments the Best You Can

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Michael Foster
Jul 30, 2025
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If you’re not willing to make judgments, you’re not ready to pastor.

Let me explain what I mean by judgment. I’m not talking about being judgmental or harsh for the sake of it. I mean making a moral assessment based on what you can see, what you’ve prayed over, and what you’ve discussed with your fellow elders. Sometimes judgment happens quietly—in a con…

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