What’s your best advice for young preachers?

A few weeks ago, I got on Twitter and asked this question to some of the top pastors in the United States and Canada.

Although they are incredibly busy, many of them graciously responded.

Check out their insightful answer below, and soak up some wisdom.

Best Advice for Young Preachers:

Larry Osborne (@LarryOsborne)

Pastor of North Coast Church in Vista, California, and author of Sticky Church, Sticky Teams, and Accidental Pharisee.

@ProPreacher Never confuse your potential with your calling. What you could do is not always what you should do.

— Larry Osborne (@LarryOsborne) April 23, 2016

Never confuse your potential with your calling. What you could do is not always what you should do.

Wayne Cordeiro (@waynecordeiro)

Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii, and author of the Irresistible Church, Leading on Empty, and The Divine Mentor (which has had a profound impact on devotional life).

@ProPreacher Master the Word. We are messengers w/1 message. It is in our hearts but proclaimed through our mouths, lives and character.

— waynecordeiro (@waynecordeiro) April 28, 2016

Master the Word. We are messengers w/1 message. It is in our hearts but proclaimed through our mouths,  lives and character.

Ron Edmondson (@RonEdmondson)

Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, and author of one of my favorite church leadership blogs, RonEdmondson.com

Be open to input from others with more experience – then find a mentor or two – ask great questions – and glean all you can.

Pete Wilson (@pwilson)

Pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville Tennessee, and author of Plan B, Empty Promises, and What Keeps You Up At Night?

@ProPreacher Every person listening to u is first asking, “Does this guy really care about me?”. I always write that at the top of my notes

— Pete Wilson (@pwilson) April 23, 2016

Every person listening to u is first asking, “Does this guy really care about me?”. I always write that at the top of my notes

Derwin Gray (@DerwinLGray)

Pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina, and author of The High Definition Leader, and Limitless Life.

@ProPreacher | Love Jesus more than ministry. Find your value and worth in Christ accomplishments, not your own. Serve people.

— Derwin L. Gray (@DerwinLGray) April 23, 2016

Love Jesus more than ministry. Find your value and worth in Christ accomplishments, not your own. Serve people.

Carey Nieuwhof (@cnieuwhof)

Pastor of Connexus Church in Toronto, Canada, author of Lasting Impact, Leading Change Without Losing It, and Parenting Beyond Your Capacity, and host of one of the best church leadership podcasts on the planet.

@ProPreacher Find your own voice. The best part about being you is you can do it for the rest of your life.

— Carey Nieuwhof (@cnieuwhof) April 27, 2016

Find your own voice. The best part about being you is you can do it for the rest of your life.

What do you think?

How would you answer this question?

Comment below with your best advice for young preachers, or the best advice you have ever received.