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What’s Up?
Pastors love to say they need more leaders. But let’s be real … what they actually need are more doers. You’re facing a timeless challenge: leaders vs. doers.
So What?
Too many pastors are drowning in tasks that should belong to the congregation. The problem? They keep looking for “leaders” when they should be recruiting doers—people who get the job done without needing a title or a committee meeting.
The Point Is:
Doers Make Ministry Happen.
Doers show up. They set up chairs, teach Sunday School, and handle the coffee station. They don’t need a vision statement—they just need a job to do.
Leaders Mobilize the Doers.
A leader’s job isn’t to do the work—it’s to make sure the work gets done. Leaders recruit, equip, and delegate. They don’t burn out because they don’t try to do it all themselves.
Doers in Leadership = Disaster.
A doer in a leadership role doesn’t build a team—they just work harder. They hoard tasks instead of handing them off. The result? Burnout, bottlenecks, and stalled ministry.
True Leaders Know When to Step Back.
Great leaders don’t just lead—they let go. They find capable doers, train them well, and trust them to carry the work forward.
And … ?
Small churches get stuck because they expect doers to be leaders and leaders to be doers. A doer-heavy church runs itself into the ground with overworked volunteers. A leader-heavy church talks a lot but doesn’t get much done. The real power is in getting the balance right—letting leaders lead and doers do.
When you’re recruiting for ministry, ask yourself: Do I need someone to do the work, or do I need someone to lead a team? Get that answer right, and you’ll see real change.
Action!
Take a hard look at your team. Who’s a leader, and who’s a doer? Make sure they’re in the right roles before Sunday rolls around again.
