So what’s the more profound role for a person in my position: pastor or agitator?

If you say pastor, then you’ll believe that the most effective leader of a local church will care for souls, pursue healing, and excel in the ministry of presence.

If you say agitator, then you’ll believe that the most effective leader of a local church will stir up the people of the church to act on behalf of their faith, rally the congregation to dream big and accomplish bigger, and excel in the ministry of annoyance.

So what’s the verdict?