Monday, August 10, 2009

On Calling a New Pastor

My cousin, Matthew St. John, the former pastor of Scofield Memorial Church in Dallas, and now the pastor at Bethel Church in Fargo, ND writes to his former church on their calling of a new pastor.

Give him the gift of a very fresh start. But also the gift of a free and available following for the long haul. Pray for him daily. Encourage him intentionally and regularly. Work hard to not grieve his spirit with the kind of petty things that so reflect typical human nature. When he’s weary seek proactively to lift him up, give him rest, and cheer his soul.

Read it all here. And remember it next time your church calls a new pastor.

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