Spy Rules

Mark Batterson recently shared Ten Rules for Spies (the "unwritten Moscow Rules of Engagement used by the CIA) - which can also be applied to church leadership.

#1 Know Your Mission

#2 Gather Intelligence

#3 Maintain a Natural Pace

#4 Vary Your Pattern

#5 Blend into the Crowd

#6 Be Aware of Your Environment At All Times

#7 Avoid Defensiveness at all Costs

#8 Assume You Are under Surveillance

#9 Never go against Your Gut

#10 Don't Look Back

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O.K. -- so what are the applications for effective pastoral ministry?