On Day 1 of the 2024 North American Build Conference, I was reminded of exactly what we are set apart for. Psalm 4 says we are set apart for God “himself.”

So, before we are set apart for mission, for ministry, for leadership, for discipleship, we are set apart for God himself. This means being set apart is always personal and relational before it is missional.

If you want to think like a leader, think relationship first and mission second.