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1 | Leave of stay in church? | 1 Tim 3:1 | BradK | 176008 | ||
Hello ardmore, I do not know "how" your pastor is not being nice. However, I can relate as I too have been through a similar situation in leaving a church. I learned that "Pastors" aren't perfect! Scripturally, you can reference 1 Tim. 3:1-7, Titus 1:7-8. I would continue to pray for your pastor and bring your concerns to him if you can and feel convicted to do so. Pray for His leading as God wants you to either stay or He could be leading you in another direction. Is this an isolated instance or is their a pattern? How many people have left? Is the Pastor accountable to elders and/or deacons? John Maxwell has wisely said that true leadership is best exemplified in a church. "Positional leadership doesn't work in volunteer organizations. Because a leader doesn't have leverage- or influence- he is ineffective." You are not obligated to stay under this man's authority if , in fact he is abusing his position. You are free to find another fellowship if need be. I hope this helps, BradK |
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2 | Leave of stay in church? | 1 Tim 3:1 | ardmore | 176025 | ||
Thanks! Bradk Many reasons, he rarely smiles,always criticizes people as though all owe him. I don't see any holy spirit's fruits although I dare not judge anybody. It a very small church, most are new believers, we just start our faith statements. Pastor insists that we must go through all the constitution, by law and faith statements. Due to such a short period, everyone has his(her) own opinions and argues each other. I am tired to be amomg hoarse quarreling except prayer. I know that there is no perfect church in the world. I know that I have obligation to serve the God and the church. However if I still stay in the church, absolutely there is no any spiritual growth tendency for me. By the way, could you please tell me who is John Maxwell? ardmore |
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3 | Leave of stay in church? | 1 Tim 3:1 | BradK | 176050 | ||
Hello ardmore, John Maxwell is the ex-Pastor of Skyline Wesleyn Church in San Diego (approx. 5000 members), who now teaches and writes exclusively on leadership. Pastors don't always have (or exhibit) what I call people skills! They should:-) Often, the pastor's weaknesses can be seen and therefore manifested more visibly in a small church. It may be a reason why it's small? Keep on praying for him and seek the Lord's direction for you. Leaving the church I was saved in turned out be be a huge blessing- though it was hard to see it at first. Has anyone else noticed or commented on his behavior? Maybe you should pray about confronting him in love? As your pastor, he should be open to concerns of the congregation- assuming you approach it with the right motive. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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