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NASB | John 15:8 "My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. |
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Subject: No Fruit? |
Bible Note: Val- good points. I too struggle with knowing what God will have me do. I hope it's not perceived as taking the easy road, but over the years, I'm learing to be more patient and not act when it's not clear to me. God's plan will be accomplished. I believe we can be sure that if we are fully submissive to Him (the hard part often for me) He will have us where he wants us. As for pastors staying in churches your right. I can't answer it specifically. I will say though that there is a difference (as I see it) between those who "plant" churches (as Paul did) and those who pastor them. I have heard more than one local pastor speak of being called by God out of one church and into another. I'm not one to question them. In some cases they had been in either church for decades. If I were called to pastor a church (not likely) I would hope the Lord would allow me to stay put somewhere in order to maintain stability in my family. I have moved around a bit already and understand how that effects family stability and relationships. God bless, Jeff |