I just read that 63% of pastors have not led one person to Christ in the last two years, and that 49% of pastors spend NO time outside of the church ministering during the week.
I think it's important for fishermen to remember they won't catch any fish unless they go fishing.
I have known 1 or 2 who don't do a good job at this, then I know a few pastors who do a great job at this. It's helpful for people of the congregation to help with this, but it's easier if the Pastor works at it also. Mark, I know you are one I know who does a great job at ministrng to others and leading people to Christ. You can do this just through your sermons. Thanks Pastor Mark for the hard work you do and leading by example:)
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
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I have known 1 or 2 who don't do a good job at this, then I know a few pastors who do a great job at this. It's helpful for people of the congregation to help with this, but it's easier if the Pastor works at it also. Mark, I know you are one I know who does a great job at ministrng to others and leading people to Christ. You can do this just through your sermons. Thanks Pastor Mark for the hard work you do and leading by example:)
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