Words of Wisdom for New Pastors
News Talk
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware | Word In Black
(WIB) – This is the time of year when connectional church bodies — like AMEs, United Methodists, and AMEZs — meet and renew their covenant, mission, and goals. They also send returning and new pastors to begin a new ministry year. There’s something about newness that always sparks the heart and mind to start out with new energy, conviction, and direction.
How many pastors fail within the first couple of years? Many tales are told of unhappy unions between pastors and people that ended badly and much too soon. How many make regrettable first steps that could have been avoided with the right counsel? There’s no way to know. But a little advice might be helpful.
Be Clear About Who You’re Married to
“If you’re married, always remember you’re married to your spouse, not the church,” says Pastor Eric Scott, who pastors the Lighthouse Worship Center in Baltimore, along with his wife, Pastor Marcia Scott.
“The church is God’s bride!” This must work for him since they’ve been married for more than 30 years.
Remember People Are People
He also says not to allow the size of the crowd to affect...
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