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Plow on until you are dead, disabled or disqualified. Charles A. HutchinsSenior Pastor SPWCCongregational Church of Godwww.spwc.church

Sounds like the autopsy of a independent church, Andy.DeadDisabledDisqualified

Yes to that, but like everyone on this forum, I have seen pastors 45 who should be waiting tables or working for Walmart. I have known wonderful pastors who retired at 75 who had many years ahead (and wished they were still pastoring after seeing the 'guy' who replaced them!) Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

When the following start to happen...1. You repeat yourself constantly in the pulpit or start chasing rabbits.2. You don't care about people anymore.3. You become a caretaker of the flock you have and lose your vision for the future.4. Status Quo is just fine with you.5. When you are just working for the paycheck.

Sounds like the autopsy of a independent church, Andy.DeadDisabledDisqualified Just joshin with ya, bro. I agree with ya assessment. The man a God should keep on keepin on. Not this independent church. Charles A. HutchinsSenior Pastor SPWCCongregational Church of Godwww.spwc.church

Based on FGminister's list all the pastors around here are too old. Age wouldn't matter.

.....but planning for the future does. I agree that as we get older we must plan and thinker younger moving forward. This has nothing to do with eliminating the wisdom and participation of our older generation. Instead, the question I beg to offer is, are you multiplying out leaders? Are you finding, raising up, and training the next generation of young leaders?When my dad, who pastored 43 years, retired, he told me his biggest regret was not keeping his church young while he grew older. I think a great example is Jentzen Franklin. Just the other day, he was saying how important it is for him to keep looking to the next generation for his church. He encouraged all the Elijahs to find their Elishas and start the process....His church shows it well...