May a way to correct this would be to teach your regular folks to do what you are doing. Take extra time with the new folks to make them feel a part of the church________________Recorded Sermons @ http://www.pastorwiley.com
Well, I’m no longer a senior pastor, but having done that for 4 years, I understand your predicament. First, don’t stop doing what you are. Go out of your way to welcome newcomers. But as JLarry wisely said, teach your regulars not just to do the same, but why they need to do the same.It’s not easy to shift the attitudes of people. It will also take you living on your knees, asking God to work on the hearts of those who may not understand why we do what we do. He’s the only One who can do that________________The World As I See Itworldjeffreysees.blogspot.com/Revuriah’s Facebookwww.facebook.com/people/Jeff-Richard/1226257444Jeffrey David Richard’s Myspace Musicwww.myspace.com/547856946
One thing to consider is whether your church is an environment where a lot of people feel dependent on getting attention from one leader in the church. If there are other leaders… and other people… that they get attention from, fellowship with, go to to discuss problems, etc. your talking to visitors might not bother them so much. If folks feel like they have to have a weekly conversation with the pastor to be spiritually okay or to fulfill some emotional need, then you are going to be very busy after meetings________________
This thread actually inspired me to write the thread, Lessons from a Lousy Leader. Not that I’m berating myself. Really, it was meant to show that without Him, I’m more than lousy. I’ve made plenty of mistakes as a pastor. I found out the hard way where I’m strong, and where I’m not. Pastors have so many hats to wear, some that simply don’t fit. I’m not a good administrator. I need someone to handle that. I’d love it if our pastors could truly focus on the ministry of the Word and prayer, and not the business side, the property upkeep side, etc.. I love to shepherd God’s people. That’s where I’m strong. I love to teach, to preach, to pray, and to lead in worship. I love to write, to encourage, to visit. But in most of our churches, the pastor does it all, and that can lead to burnout.Will God place me back in a pulpit as a lead pastor one day? Perhaps, perhaps not. I’m not seeking it out. I just want to serve God and serve His people, in whatever way that is________________The World As I See Itworldjeffreysees.blogspot.com/Revuriah’s Facebookwww.facebook.com/people/Jeff-Richard/1226257444Jeffrey David Richard’s Myspace Musicwww.myspace.com/547856946
May a way to correct this would be to teach your regular folks to do what you are doing. Take extra time with the new folks to make them feel a part of the church________________Recorded Sermons @ http://www.pastorwiley.com
I’ve only made 3 mistakes during my entire pastoral ministry. But I only got ma letter of appointment yesterday, an my first Sunday is December 27.
Well, I’m no longer a senior pastor, but having done that for 4 years, I understand your predicament. First, don’t stop doing what you are. Go out of your way to welcome newcomers. But as JLarry wisely said, teach your regulars not just to do the same, but why they need to do the same.It’s not easy to shift the attitudes of people. It will also take you living on your knees, asking God to work on the hearts of those who may not understand why we do what we do. He’s the only One who can do that________________The World As I See Itworldjeffreysees.blogspot.com/Revuriah’s Facebookwww.facebook.com/people/Jeff-Richard/1226257444Jeffrey David Richard’s Myspace Musicwww.myspace.com/547856946
One thing to consider is whether your church is an environment where a lot of people feel dependent on getting attention from one leader in the church. If there are other leaders… and other people… that they get attention from, fellowship with, go to to discuss problems, etc. your talking to visitors might not bother them so much. If folks feel like they have to have a weekly conversation with the pastor to be spiritually okay or to fulfill some emotional need, then you are going to be very busy after meetings________________
This thread actually inspired me to write the thread, Lessons from a Lousy Leader. Not that I’m berating myself. Really, it was meant to show that without Him, I’m more than lousy. I’ve made plenty of mistakes as a pastor. I found out the hard way where I’m strong, and where I’m not. Pastors have so many hats to wear, some that simply don’t fit. I’m not a good administrator. I need someone to handle that. I’d love it if our pastors could truly focus on the ministry of the Word and prayer, and not the business side, the property upkeep side, etc.. I love to shepherd God’s people. That’s where I’m strong. I love to teach, to preach, to pray, and to lead in worship. I love to write, to encourage, to visit. But in most of our churches, the pastor does it all, and that can lead to burnout.Will God place me back in a pulpit as a lead pastor one day? Perhaps, perhaps not. I’m not seeking it out. I just want to serve God and serve His people, in whatever way that is________________The World As I See Itworldjeffreysees.blogspot.com/Revuriah’s Facebookwww.facebook.com/people/Jeff-Richard/1226257444Jeffrey David Richard’s Myspace Musicwww.myspace.com/547856946