Letter to a Future Minister

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Fearless truth speaking

I think you are wrong about the function of a pastor. A good pastor, like the biblical prophets, should be courageous enough to speak truth to power always.

Chukz Opara-Obi of NY @ May 28, 2008 12:58:39 PM

Fearless truth speaking

I think you are wrong. A good pastor, like the biblical prophets, should be courageous enough to speak truth to power always.

Chukz Opara-Obi of NY @ May 28, 2008 12:28:51 PM

and this...

-Be prepared to live on less than most in your congregation.

-You will be called on to love some unloveable folks.

-Don't be surprised by hypocrites. You find them in church, just like you find a lot of sick people in a doctor's office.

-This is not a good career choice unless you have passion for it and a call to it.

-You will be in the business of changing lives, of bringing light into darkness. What could be more satisfying?

Sam C of CA @ May 01, 2008 10:16:44 AM

also...

They forgot:

-Keep politics to yourself.

-Have infinite patience.

-Do not under any circumstance hire an "Escort" service.

-If you have secret service protecting you, you might have crossed the line.

-Be the congregation, not lead the congregation.

-Do not work so hard at church at the expense of your own family.

-Keep it simple, not everyone understands Aramaic.

-DO NOT JUDGE! You are a Pastor, not God himself and no, you don't speak for him either (Get that Mr. Benedict?)

andrew of IL @ May 01, 2008 09:53:56 AM

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