If you’re a pastor, your church may not be gathering together physically because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re a traveling evangelist or minister, all your scheduled engagements may have suddenly cancelled. Your own income may be uncertain. As our world changes in unexpected and perhaps permanent ways, it’s challenging for even the most godly leader to maintain the heart position that your success or identity is not dependent on how many people you see in front of you each week.

Dr. Carol Tanksley. She's a board-certified physician as well as a doctorate of ministry. She's published several books by Charisma House, has been highlighted several times in Ministry Today, Charisma and SpiritLed Woman. Dr. Carol blogs frequently at drcarolministries.com.