Letter to a Future Minister

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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 12:58PM May 28, 2008

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 12:28PM May 28, 2008

-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 10:16AM May 01, 2008

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 9:53AM May 01, 2008