I remember the good old days, before I became a pastor, when I would wonder why my pastor did some of the things he did. I used to think he was out of touch, had no initiative and was way too controlling.
Looking back I see that he was an incredibly wise man who was pretty middle of the road. Anyone can point out what's wrong with a process, but it takes a real man to involve himself in the process and effect change.
Some of the posts on this thread remind me of "the accuser of the brethren."
" I will ascend."
Isn't that where rebellion always starts?
I do not believe a person must pastor before he or she can comment on any church matter. But it takes a gritty, God-called person to pastor a church. Cut your pastor some slack.
I remember the good old days, before I became a pastor, when I would wonder why my pastor did some of the things he did. I used to think he was out of touch, had no initiative and was way too controlling.
Looking back I see that he was an incredibly wise man who was pretty middle of the road. Anyone can point out what's wrong with a process, but it takes a real man to involve himself in the process and effect change.
Some of the posts on this thread remind me of "the accuser of the brethren."
" I will ascend."
Isn't that where rebellion always starts?
I do not believe a person must pastor before he or she can comment on any church matter. But it takes a gritty, God-called person to pastor a church. Cut your pastor some slack.
I had 3 things on my list and I need to add one.
the old list was
1. Love People
2. Call my bishop every day... well maybe not every day, but ALOT!
3. dont take yourself to seriously
4. Love people
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If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8 KJV
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:2 KJV
Since Neck checked out, here's my list of TEN things:
1. Love God
2. Love People
3. Prepare
4. Grow a couple!
5. Laugh a lot!
6. Pray a lot!
7. Learn the art of leadership
8. Get organized
9. Keep good records
10. Keep a positive mental attitude
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