Called to Lead Called to Serve

Called to Lead Called to Serve: A 40-Day Devotional for Church LeadersLeadership in the church is a sacred calling-and often a heavy one. Pastors treasurers chairs officers and lay leaders step forward in faith with love for the church only to find themselves stretched thin by meetings finances and the daily demands of ministry. Over time the joy of service can give way to fatigue doubt or even burnout.Called to Lead Called to Serve is a devotional designed to help leaders pause breathe and renew their strength in God. Across forty days readers are guided through Scripture reflection application and prayer. Each entry offers encouragement that is accessible personal and rooted in the Spirit's quiet presence.Built around four Spirit-led movements-Calling Energy Resources and Discernment-this devotional provides:Clarity of purpose when leadership feels overwhelmingEncouragement for weary leaders longing for renewalGentle guidance for stewarding time talents and finances faithfullyTools for deepening attentiveness to the Spirit's leading in decisionsDrawing from ecumenical scripture translations (NRSVue CEV NIV CEB TLB MSG) Keith Clark-Hoyos writes with warmth honesty and practical insight. His reflections honor the unique challenges faced by pastors treasurers board chairs officers and emerging leaders across traditions like UCC Episcopal UMC and Disciples.This devotional is not another task to add to a crowded calendar. It is an invitation into daily rhythms of renewal-forty simple pauses that help leaders rediscover the joy of walking with God in the midst of service.Whether used during a leadership transition as a personal retreat or as a daily practice of prayer Called to Lead Called to Serve offers strength for the journey. It equips leaders to serve faithfully with humility courage and clarity reminding them that leadership is not about survival but about communion with God.