tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061209787990652854.post1696022126685501160..comments2023-08-17T16:38:41.132+01:00Comments on The Old Forge: what we didn't learn in CollegeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01955091408231675838noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061209787990652854.post-89832703817754684782008-11-25T08:33:00.000+00:002008-11-25T08:33:00.000+00:00Absolutely agree David. One practical (of many) se...Absolutely agree David. One practical (of many) seems to be finding this shared mindset between the newly 'retired' and congregation. Many 'retireds' are perceived as wanting to determine the shape and style of a congregation, or being out of touch - but send me some who aren't and we'll see what we can find!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955091408231675838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5061209787990652854.post-16415573119911855462008-11-24T16:33:00.000+00:002008-11-24T16:33:00.000+00:00There are probably a lot of smaller churches where...There are probably a lot of smaller churches where the congregation could be well served by calling a retired minister as pastor. The minister wouldn't have to spend every day at the church, allowing him to continue enjoying his retirement - which would no doubt please his wife! Many retired minsters would love to share their experience and expertise with a small family of believers - the church could better provide a smaller salary and the minister would appreciate the extra monthly stipend. <BR/> This concept may take considerable thought and much prayer - most congregations have been trained and encouraged to believe that in order to be a "real church" they have to be served by a full-time pastor. But not so - many churches would grow and thrive with an experienced pastor, one who knows how to love and value those courageous souls who have struggled to keep their church open and ministering to their community of believers. <BR/>David: fsdeh@embarqmail.com<BR/>http://www.strategicbookpublishing.com/ABCsOfMinistry.html <BR/>video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzA-XHtyRS4David E. Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738084234190330203noreply@blogger.com