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Originally Posted by jaamez
Good thoughts here Rhoni.
This is a very prevalent mindset in our ranks - ALJC and UPCI. My pastor (also my BIL) recently went on a 11-day fishing trip in Canada. We have a small congregation (50 - 60 folks). Some of his pastor-friends expressed disbelief that he would leave the church for so long. One of these men has sworn that he would NEVER have even an assistant pastor because he doesn't want someone else coming in and wrestling control from him. HOW SAD IS THAT?!?!
My BIL expressed to them that he appreciates all the help anyone is willing to give and was completely confident that he had people in the congregation who could pick up the extra slack and keep things going. He is about growing and maturing saints so that he has less to do - and he certainly has no desire to manage or micromanage peoples' lives.
It comes down to this principle... if your teaching is nourishment as it's supposed to be, the saints will grow and learn to seek God for themselves. I do recognize that this is a rare commodity in our culture.
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Sounds like your BIL has a lot going for him. Thank you for sharing this insight.
Blessings, Rhoni
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