The Show Goes On

Ministry moves forward...even when life calls for attention to other matters.

Like many Senior Pastors, mine has had a rough two weeks, as the health of a parent has declined. The outlook less than promising. Yet, for the power of prayer, trust in God remains in place.

As the family has attended to this matter, he reminded us during service, that thanks to great pastors and staff, "ministry moves forward".

This can be troublesome for churches where such "systems, process and people", are not in place to continue the work, when life unexpected occurs.

If only more churches were prepared. I don't know how many are not, but it can't be a good scenario for the congregation and community where people are not in place to keep ministry in motion.

Pray for Senior Pastors, such as mine, where life is calling for his attention in this matter outside of the church. It is important, but it can certainly feel as though you should be in two places at once, and I know for me, that's disconcerting. Pray for processes and people to be in place; ready to go without missing a beat, during times of transition regardless of whatever may be the cause. Pray for churches that might not be so prepared, that resources and people would be available to enable them to move towards a level of preparedness. Pray for strength and wisdom on all levels, that Senior Pastors would seek for effective, Godly ministry and seek to know and solve where they may be room for improvements, such as how their ministry would operate if it did not rely on them...for when life unexpected happens.

-PNC

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