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To: suzyjaruki

We are having a problem with our pastor. He is not the shepherd I thought he was..


16 posted on 05/03/2005 7:04:49 PM PDT by k2blader (Immorality bites.)
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To: k2blader; P-Marlowe
Maybe you could try helping him, rather than complaining on the internet to complete strangers?

Some pastors are great at teaching, but not at evangelism. Others have a heart for visitation, but are so-so preachers. I'm sure you have some particular talent you could help with, rather than sitting on your hands bemoaning about how bad of a pastor he is.

You have no place to complain if you are not actively involved in the ministry yourself. The Biblical model of leadership, while instituting particular leaders of the congregation, anticipates an active involved laity that is no less in the ministry than the pastor.

18 posted on 05/03/2005 7:20:07 PM PDT by jude24 ("Stupid" isn't illegal - but it should be.)
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To: k2blader
k2,
Waste no time in meeting with him! If ever there is a time that Matthew 18:15-17 applies it is now.

Pray for him and pray for the meeting.

21 posted on 05/03/2005 7:23:24 PM PDT by suzyjaruki (We love Him because He first loved us. 1John 4:19)
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