Stuck but Still Serving?

 

Tailormade by God Speaks to Leaders Who Feel Stagnant

Stuck but still serving—that’s how many leaders would honestly describe their current season. They show up, lead meetings, oversee programs, and keep things running, but deep inside, something feels off. The spark has faded. The forward motion has slowed. Bishop Vincent D. Collins addresses this exact struggle in his book Tailormade by God, where he points out that leaders can look active yet still be stagnant.

The truth is, leadership without movement is exhausting. Collins explains that the danger is not always failure or scandal but quiet stagnation that masquerades as faithfulness. A leader can be admired, respected, even celebrated, yet remain disconnected from vision and obedience. That disconnection creates a slow drift, and before long, both the leader and those they serve feel the weight of stillness.

In Tailormade by God, Collins highlights a principle many overlook: God rarely gives new instruction to those who have ignored the last one. This means that many leaders are not waiting on God at all—they are waiting on themselves. They are stalling, delaying, postponing the very step that could unlock momentum. It’s a sobering truth, but one that resonates with anyone who has ever felt “stuck” despite their faithfulness.

The book does not shy away from naming the root cause of much of this hesitation: fear. Fear of loss, fear of rejection, fear of making the wrong move, or even fear of success. It rarely appears as fear, though. Instead, it hides behind familiar phrases like “I’m waiting on clarity” or “I’m using wisdom.” Collins challenges leaders to be honest with themselves, to recognize when so-called wisdom is really avoidance.

What makes Tailormade by God so compelling is that it doesn’t just diagnose the problem; it points toward a solution. Collins calls leaders to return to God’s voice and move forward in obedience, even if the step feels risky. Progress, he insists, is not about comfort but about courage. Leaders cannot afford to confuse activity with vision or stability with faithfulness. Movement is what brings growth, not maintenance.

The reminder is both timely and practical. Leaders don’t need to draft another long-term plan or chase another new strategy. Often, they simply need to do the one thing God already placed on their hearts. That phone call. That ministry change. That uncomfortable step. The green light has already been given: it’s time to move.

For leaders who feel like they’ve been spinning their wheels, Tailormade by God offers encouragement and challenge in equal measure. Bishop Vincent D. Collins draws from decades of ministry experience to help leaders recognize that standing still is not safe. It’s costly. But when leaders realign with God and step into obedience, they rediscover the joy and momentum of true vision.

Tailormade by God by Vincent D Collins is available now on Amazon and the official website at: https://booksbyvincecollins.com/