Sharing the ministry load doesn’t always come naturally to a pastor. And if you’re both a pastor and a perfectionist, you’ve got double trouble. It’s easy to fall into familiar thoughts like, “No one can do this as well as I can,” or “It’s just faster if I do this myself instead of teaching someone else.”

Delegation Tips

• Delegation isn’t easy—and it doesn’t come naturally.
• Clarity is your friend.
• Provide a clear “why.” Connect the dots between what you are asking your team to do and the bigger picture.
• Set clear parameters.
• Define a clear win.

Delegation Traps

• Delegating tasks but not authority.
• Micromanaging after you delegate.
• Abdicating instead of delegating.
• Delegating only what you don’t like.
• Failing to adjust delegation levels.
• Not following up.

Learning to delegate well isn’t just about getting more done—it’s also about building people, strengthening the church, and sustaining leadership over the long haul.