A piece of humble pie can be tough for anyone to swallow, let alone a pastor who preaches to hundreds of people each week. A leader in a church is bound to receive a lot of attention (and praise if things are going well).

In order to be an effective leader, pastors should continually remind themselves that although they may lead a church, their role is also to serve God and those in the church.

Humility means knowing when to thank those around you and when to give credit to God.

A humble pastor will defer praise to all when a church achieves a goal.