May 9, Thoughts of a Pastor
I love being a pastor. I love pastoring 5 Point Fellowship. I truly love seeing life change. I am honored to be serving Jesus Christ in trying to grow His Kingdom. But not all is good for any pastor. Please hear my heart, I'm not going through some crisis or been attacked. Thought I would just share some thoughts that I struggle with on a regular basis.
* Why is it people only want to share the uck portions of their life with their pastor. Why not share the victories
also? Why not brag on God?
* Why do people leave when you thought they would die with you? Any time someone leaves the church, it hurts!
* I know its sin to worry and I try not to, but I worry about so much stuff
* Will God show up again this week
* Will there be enough money to pay the bills, staff and continue to try and do more for the kingdom
* Will our volunteers make a unchurched person upset and run them off
* Will all the tech stuff go right on Sunday
* Is 5 Point doing enough
* Am I being the man of God I need to for my family as well as the church
* Will that marriage make it? So much pain and hurt.
* We need more staff. Trying to find God's person for the position
* What can I do as the leader of this church to make more of a difference
* Sometimes I wonder if certain people are just running from God or completely oblivious
* Why do people think the two - three minutes after a worship experience belongs to them
* Is Christ please with what is taking place here
* Want to lead our staff into being the absolutely best we can be
* Tim, Ann and Michelle do a great job. Interviewing a guy in the morning for another part time position.
The list could go on, but I think you get the idea. I lay in bed at nights and think about these things. I've begun praying for God to allow me to enjoy the good things of 5 Point and not always focus on what could be better.
Don't forget Sunday is Mother's Day. I'm having the Middleton's, my sister and the Clary's (they live with us for
now) over and the men are preparing the women a steak meal. The ladies get to relax. The kids are cleaning up after wards. We'll be dining on the back deck enjoying the beautiful weather.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAy to all you Moms. You deserve it!
* Why is it people only want to share the uck portions of their life with their pastor. Why not share the victories
also? Why not brag on God?
* Why do people leave when you thought they would die with you? Any time someone leaves the church, it hurts!
* I know its sin to worry and I try not to, but I worry about so much stuff
* Will God show up again this week
* Will there be enough money to pay the bills, staff and continue to try and do more for the kingdom
* Will our volunteers make a unchurched person upset and run them off
* Will all the tech stuff go right on Sunday
* Is 5 Point doing enough
* Am I being the man of God I need to for my family as well as the church
* Will that marriage make it? So much pain and hurt.
* We need more staff. Trying to find God's person for the position
* What can I do as the leader of this church to make more of a difference
* Sometimes I wonder if certain people are just running from God or completely oblivious
* Why do people think the two - three minutes after a worship experience belongs to them
* Is Christ please with what is taking place here
* Want to lead our staff into being the absolutely best we can be
* Tim, Ann and Michelle do a great job. Interviewing a guy in the morning for another part time position.
The list could go on, but I think you get the idea. I lay in bed at nights and think about these things. I've begun praying for God to allow me to enjoy the good things of 5 Point and not always focus on what could be better.
Don't forget Sunday is Mother's Day. I'm having the Middleton's, my sister and the Clary's (they live with us for
now) over and the men are preparing the women a steak meal. The ladies get to relax. The kids are cleaning up after wards. We'll be dining on the back deck enjoying the beautiful weather.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAy to all you Moms. You deserve it!
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