Ted is a great guy and has worked for top firms in his industry. You've got high hopes for Ted and have put him into a high-level role at church to reflect your belief in him. Loyal, savvy, and intelligent, Ted is an answer to prayer. He puts in hours beyond your expectations. He gets the job done. Ted is optimistic and up for the next challenge.

As Ted brings major leadership contributions to your church, have you asked deeper questions:

1. What is his understanding of the vision, mission, and values of the church?
2. How has he demonstrated these values in his life?
3. Does Ted have spiritual authority with those who follow him?
4. Are people who follow him being developed holistically or mainly in the area of output?
5. At the core, what are his motives for such dynamic determination and activity?

I bring these questions as one who has been making the transition from marketplace to ministry since 1995. I'd been doing strategic sales and consulting for seven years, and when I became a Christian in 1990, ...