I will add that the very moment that a pastor moves outside of the Word my allegiance ends. There was a time when I would have been more accomodating, but no more.
Also, pastors must be approachable. Ministry should not hide behind a fortress of assistants. Sheep need to be around the shepherd.
This doesn't happen in country churches... in country churches they just lock their doors and pull their blinds
(and I can say that because I've been " ministry " and have great respect and love for it. )
I appreciate this thread though... I do think preachers are misunderstood sometimes. They aren't all high and holy, they are men/women and they are well aware of that.
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
This doesn't happen in country churches... in country churches they just lock their doors and pull their blinds
(and I can say that because I've been " ministry " and have great respect and love for it. )
I appreciate this thread though... I do think preachers are misunderstood sometimes. They aren't all high and holy, they are men/women and they are well aware of that.