tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907440527168314545.post1687866741983778817..comments2023-11-03T05:09:33.978-04:00Comments on Fragments of Grace: Hospice Care for Churches (Part II)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907440527168314545.post-64805022854621295742013-01-18T18:16:08.201-05:002013-01-18T18:16:08.201-05:00Well, you know the church I occassionally preach a...Well, you know the church I occassionally preach at, moderate the session for and so forth. I have no idea. There is simply no place for the three people who come in their village. The nearest Presbyterian church is 20 miles away. There are no pancake breakfasts, PW meetings, potlucks, Bible studies. There is a stong commitment to each other and to the church. I'm slowly shifting around from the position that has gotten me into trouble in my two calls--change or die dammit! Of course, I'm not there all the time. I'm not trying to pastor them. <br /><br />As I said today, pastoring that sort of church is for me a living death. I yearn for a place that is vibrant; where people are hungry for things of the spirit. What may be OK for the congregation is not OK for me. I have the freedom to preach a couple of Sundays a month, visit a 100 year old woman who knew Bill Clinton, Lyndon Johnson. Jack Kennedy and yes, Harry Truman. <br /><br />I will never again pastor a church, living or dying. Praise Jesus!Maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907440527168314545.post-83462794013815497062013-01-18T16:56:02.281-05:002013-01-18T16:56:02.281-05:00There are no easy answers for churches that are no...There are no easy answers for churches that are no longer thriving due to so many different reasons. It is essential to develop an individual plan for each congregation with input from everyone including God - openly sharing and praying together. Having been through it, I know it is not an easy time for anyone.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06336536082191736636noreply@blogger.com