Interesting article. I have been through this in a church. Terrible hurt. Has a lot more to do with the heart of the pastor than Rick Warren though. Steve U.
The purpose? I think of the Three Greats in Matthew:
1) The Great Confession -- You are the Christ. 2) The Great Commandment -- Love One Another 3) The Great Commission -- Go Make Disciples of All Nations
If this is not a place where tears are understood, Then where shall I go to cry? And if this is not a place where my spirit can take wings, Then where shall I go to fly? I don't need another place for trying to impress you With just how good and virtuous I am. I don't need another place for always being on top of things; Everybody knows that it's a sham. I don't need another place for always wearing smiles, Even when it's not the way I feel. I don't need another place to mouth the same old platitudes; Everybody knows that it's not real. So if this is not a place where my questions can be asked, Then where shall I go to seek? And if this is not a place where my heart cry can be heard, Where, tell me where, shall I go to speak? So if this is not a place where tears are understood, Where shall I go, where shall I go to fly? -- Ken Medema
Chad Smith, a creative, unconventional pastor from Alabama, is selling himself on e-bay. Bidding is up to $2.25 now -- with $3000 for shipping. This causes deep concern. If this thing works, there will be a FLOOD of churches putting their pastors up for sale.
Interesting article. I have been through this in a church. Terrible hurt. Has a lot more to do with the heart of the pastor than Rick Warren though. Steve U.
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ReplyDeleteWhat should be the real purpose of a pastor and leaders in a church?
The purpose? I think of the Three Greats in Matthew:
ReplyDelete1) The Great Confession -- You are the Christ.
2) The Great Commandment -- Love One Another
3) The Great Commission -- Go Make Disciples of All Nations