tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post3767605205870330590..comments2024-03-27T15:47:46.091-05:00Comments on Pastoral Meanderings: Take the Church Seriously But Not YourselfPastor Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10653554256101480140noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-72972893720327821112009-11-02T16:48:50.949-06:002009-11-02T16:48:50.949-06:00While this post was not a direct response to a par...While this post was not a direct response to a particular situation, it was a healthy reminder that while I as a Pastor am in the cross hairs of many things, my family is caught on the sidelines -- my constant supporters and sometimes (too often) the ones who suffer more than me the slings and arrows that come my way... But I urge all Pastors out there to learn the wisdom of not taking things personally while loving those who take it all personally for you -- your family.Pastor Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10653554256101480140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-47833585916992863552009-11-02T08:25:15.201-06:002009-11-02T08:25:15.201-06:00This is why I think God, in His wisdom, did not pr...This is why I think God, in His wisdom, did not provide for me a wife until I was in the Office. Even as a PK, I do not know if I would have been able to make these distinctions until I first had practice in not taking things against myself personally.<br /><br />I am still in need of learning - I pray though that God not send me more practice!Rev. Eric J Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747919365522145094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-7169305501918854632009-11-02T08:21:09.393-06:002009-11-02T08:21:09.393-06:00...and really really really respect his family lif......and really really <i>really</i> respect his family life.<br /><br />He'll love you back for it.OldSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381229263357074199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329600504016968888.post-16076983299087155532009-11-02T08:19:06.859-06:002009-11-02T08:19:06.859-06:00And, as a parishioner(in another city and denomina...And, as a parishioner(in another city and denomination), a word of wisdom to my fellow pew-sitters: Let's be careful out there! <br /><br />A lot less gossip and whining, and at least a little more 'What can I do to help out?' would probably transform your situation, and keep your pastor from responding to inquiries from other parishes, or simply burning out on you.<br /><br />There are points in life you're really going to need your pastor to do what only a pastor does.<br />Odds are, it's somebody else's turn this week, so it might be good to cut him a break, and at least tell him he's appreciated. If he's a good theologian and preacher, and you take his words to heart, you just may need less personal attention in general.<br /><br />Just a thought...OldSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381229263357074199noreply@blogger.com