Another pastor has gone down due to sexual mis-conduct. I am not worried about the reputation of the church, nor am I worried about the reputation of Christianity. I am worried about pastors.
Churches, please hear my plea. Pastors need help, they are human just like you, David, Moses, and the rest of the biblical characters who all had significant sin issues at one time or another. Your pastor needs people in the church to provide a community where it is even ok for the pastor to struggle with things, have doubts, and be real. Make sure you are not creating an environment where your pastor is on an island. He is part of the body just like everyone else, and he needs people to love him!!
Monday, December 11, 2006
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3 comments:
Amen! Thanks for such an important reminder!
Yes, I say Amen as well! Focus on the Family receives so many phone calls from pastors in trouble of various kinds. And those are just the ones who have the courage to make that call.
Thank you for taking the time to put it into words.
Katie
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