What does it mean to make 'Unpopular Decisions'?

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The main idea being tested is spiritual discernment in leadership—knowing when to move on in executing a service even if the decision isn’t popular. In practice, this means tuning in to God’s leading and the needs of the service to determine whether a plan should continue, be adjusted, or be replaced for the sake of worship and order. It captures doing what’s best for the service, even if it isn’t the easiest or most popular choice, because it aligns with the flow and purpose of the gathering. Choices that suggest simply ignoring needed changes, avoiding conflict at all costs, or rushing a decision miss the element of thoughtful, Spirit-led judgment that knows when it’s time to proceed in a different direction.