Pastors need to think of themselves as spiritual coaches. I think we need to teach spiritual disciplines in the same way as physical disciples. Didn't Paul liken spiritual growth to a boxing match and a marathon? What if we practiced the spiritual disciplines with the same intensity and intentionality? And what about developing a game plan? Too many churches are playing a prevent defense instead of a two-minute offense. What if the church started praying like die-hard fans before the big game? What if we worshipped with the same level of fanaticism? And I can't resist this one. What if churches with really long services instituted a half-time?

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