A Pastor's Job Description
1. Pray
2. Preach
3. Lead
4. Love
And not necessarily in that order.
2. Preach
3. Lead
4. Love
And not necessarily in that order.
If This Is Not A Place. . .
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
That's as perfect a job description for the pastor's job as I have ever read Mark. Especially if you were to add "and all others duties not previously assigned." (smiling)
ReplyDeleteHad one of those days Wed that typify a smaller church pastor's service sometimes. Studied, called and checked on people, went to the ER and visited with a senior saint there, studied some more, helped cook supper for the fellowship meal, worked with the worship team, led prayer and Bible study, met with discipleship team, went home and collapsed.
So yes, the order may change, but the list is a good one.
1. Love
ReplyDelete2. Pray
3. Lead
4. Preach
David,
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed reading about your Wednesday. Have had several of those days myself.
Brought to mind an interview our church conducted with a propective pastor. He was more interested in listing all duties that were not in his 'job description'. Needless to say, his reign as pastor was not only short-lived, but also unsuccessful.