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It seems more and more young people are being called by God into some type of full-time ministry, but fewer of them are following a call toward local church ministry and particularly the pastorate.
My generation and those younger have seen the idiotic church fights, stupid denominational battles and all the other hassles that lead pastors have to deal with (or sometimes are engaged in) and a lot of us don't want any part of it.
While I wouldn't go as far as some of those mentioned in the article who said they would "never" be a lead pastor, I understand the sentiment and I have seen and somewhat experienced the frustration.
For this reason, I have the utmost respect for those that follow God's call to be a lead pastor. They get it from every end at every hour of the day.
Those of us who are called into student ministry, music ministry, etc. have our own set of problems, but to me they pale in comparison to what the pastor faces. Pray for your pastor and do your part to encourage him.
Monday, September 10, 2007
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This is a disturbing trend. Not only do we have fewer pastors, there seem to be an accompanying decline in a shepherd mindset (as opposed to a CEO) among pastors.
Also, I fear that we pastors may be partially responsible for this trend. By emphasizing the fights, feuds, and frustrations of pastoring (and they are real), we have given the impression that pastoring is unrewarding.
At one time I too said I did not want to pastor. God had other plans, and pastoring has been tremendously fulfilling and enjoyable for me.
Its a calling and should be followed if one gets it, but must of us young "leaders" don't want that calling. I won't say "never" but I'd be lying if I didn't say that I never said, "I hope not."
I understand. Ten years ago I sat at my youth minister's desk and prayed every day "God, thank you that I'm not the pastor."
:)
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