5 ways pastors can connect with Christian CEOs in their church

Ken Gosnell May 17, 2023

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As a pastor, you have a unique opportunity to connect with Christian CEOs in your church and help support their faith and leadership. Here are some steps for building relationships with Christian CEOs in your congregation:

1. Reach out personally.

One of the best ways to connect with Christian CEOs in your church is to reach out personally. This could mean inviting them to coffee or lunch, or simply checking in to see how they're doing.

Personal outreach shows that you value their contribution to the church and care about their spiritual well-being.

2. Provide resources and support.

As a pastor, you have access to a wealth of resources and support that can help Christian CEOs grow in their faith and leadership.

Consider hosting workshops or seminars on topics like servant leadership, ethical decision-making, or work-life balance. You could also provide mentorship or coaching opportunities for Christian CEOs in your church.

3. Encourage community involvement.

Christian CEOs often have a unique perspective on how business can positively impact the community.

Encourage them to get involved in community service projects or charitable initiatives that align with the values of your church. This can help Christian CEOs feel more connected to the church and its mission.

4. Acknowledge their contribution.

Christian CEOs often face unique challenges in balancing their faith and work responsibilities. As a pastor, it's important to acknowledge and affirm the contribution that Christian CEOs make to the church and the wider community.

This can help build a sense of community and foster a deeper connection with these leaders. Christians CEOs have a passion to help build organizations and the Church. Pastors and churches can benefit greatly from listening to and learning from the Christian CEO that knows how to build something of value and mobilize a team for a cause.

5. Pray for them.

Finally, one of the most important things you can do as a pastor is to pray for Christian CEOs in your congregation. Lift them up in prayer, asking God to bless their work and their leadership, and to help them stay faithful to their calling.

Connecting with Christian CEOs in your church is an important way to support their faith and leadership. By reaching out personally, providing resources and support, encouraging community involvement, acknowledging their contribution and praying for them, you can help these leaders stay connected to the church and grow in their faith and calling.

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Ken Gosnell is CEO and Servant Leader of CXP (CEO Experience). CXP is a premier coaching and executive roundtable business that serves Christian CEOs in Washington DC, Maryland and Florida. Ken serves leaders by helping them and their teams to have great experiences that both transform the leader and their organizations to go further faster. Learn More »

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