Fourth, I intend to lead with discernment and dependence.  Specifically, dependence upon God.  I will listen, learn, and love, but I also intend to lead.  I want to be known both as your pastor, but also as a servant leader who clearly has his hand on the wheel.  The Bible says of some of David’s men, men of Issachar, that they understood the times and knew what Israel should do.  (I Chron. 12:32)  One of my favorite items that you’ll see in my office is this ship’s wheel with a clock in the center.  As a leader, I always want to know what time it is… what’s the time and temperature of our church?  I intend to keep my hand on the wheel and seek the Lord of the Church daily so that I’ll always understand the times and know what Lakeside should do.