What Would You Do if This Was You?

[Stephanas]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Renda,
I didn't read the responses prior to posting this. This is my opinion: If the church has not grown in 10 years and the membership is not vested in it - then the Pastor needs to look at why he continues to hang on to the church. The secondary gains he gets for supporting this church could be: 1] His recognition as a Pastor, 2] Pride, or 3] He was self called and not God called.

This Pastor needs to search his heart and find out the true answer between he and God and then make adjustments where necessary.

Blessings, Rhoni

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Stephanas,

There is no one discounting faithfulness of the Pastor or Christ's multiplication. I am not sure why you are taking a defensive stance on this issue. Once again, I will say, the calling and direction of the Pastor is between he and God, not anyone on this forum.

It appears this issue is close to your heart. I think your posting is clouded by your perception as it applies to you. I intended no judgement in this matter that I know little to nothing about. An opinion was asked - I gave it.

Blessings, Rhoni

No judgement?

The Pastor was given a choice of the following options for his motivation in continuing "to hang on to the church."

The secondary gains he gets for supporting this church could be:

1] His recognition as a Pastor,

2] Pride,

3] He was self called and not God called.

So, he's either a glory hound, proud, or self called. Nice choice of options.

Defensive? Nice tactic. If I take issue with a belittling assessment of this hard working pastor's ministry, I'm defensive. You're only sharing an opinion, but I'm clouded over with personal issues?