https://youtu.be/ZBhSPkhfOas Even with the best of motives, we all make decisions we later realize are not God's will. What should a pastor do when facing this dilemma? Thom and Sam discuss some strategies for unwinding bad decisions. They offer some helpful tips on the best approaches to guide a church back to the starting line. * No leader gets every decision right. Give yourself some grace. * A one-off bad decision does not mean you are a bad pastor. * The will of God is not always easy to discern! * The more risks you take, the more likely the chance you will get some things wrong. * Start with impact in mind. You don't need to tell everyone unless it affects everyone. * Apologize if necessary but don't sulk. Offer your next solution. * Have a posture of learning. * Stay positive and keep leading. * Some decisions can't be undone. Move forward the best you can. Resources: * Filament Bible Collection Tyndale House Publishers Upward Sports The Everything Church Resource Directory * The Hope Initiative * Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector Episode Sponsors: Discover more ways to interact with God’s Word with the Filament Bible Collection The Filament Bible app is your gateway to a deeper, more enriching Bible-study experience. Seamlessly connect every page of your Bible to a treasure trove of resources, including: 25,000+ study notes for understanding 350+ videos for insight 40+ maps and infographics for context 400+ profiles and articles for enrichment 1,500+ devotions for daily inspiration audio Bibles for immersion a library of worship music for personal reflection Start your enhanced Bible journey today! Find your Filament Bible at FilamentBibles.com. Upward Sports equips churches to run self-sustaining sports ministries in their communities.  Whether you are a sports fanatic, or on staff at a church, Upward Sports will give you all the tools you need to run a first-class sports ministry that allows you to reach families in your community.  Upward Sports offers basketball, soccer, flag football, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball and softball through league and camp offerings. At Upward Sports, we want to help your church make a difference, and give you increased opportunities to share the gospel. By the way, it's not too early to start thinking about winter sports leagues at your church. Learn more today at Upward.org/ChurchAnswers. **As a partner of Rainer on Leadership, Upward Sports is offering a $500 sports start up grant to listeners. Head over to Upward.org/ChurchAnswers and schedule a call… tell them we sent you! Your sports grant will assist you in a 2024 LEAGUE!