Monday, October 23, 2006
First Night without Soccer
Tonight is the first night without soccer for a couple of months. Wow, what a change! I have started to catch up on my reading. I started reading Compassionate Leadership by Ted Engstrom and Paul Cedar. I really appreciated this quote, "Under normal circumstances, a congregation is the length and shadow of its shepherd. Members reflect the attitude and ministry style of their pastor. When a pastor is eager, so will be the congregation. When the pastor is generous and forward looking, so will his congregation." Good stuff. This isn't a difficult read, but it is a good one to get back in the reading saddle with.
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I agree completely. A similar quote to which I often refer is, "The pastor's mood and attitude sets the tone for the congregation, conveys hope and energy to the people, hurts and heals, binds and releases...What Jesus wants for the church must become incarnate in a pastor or...it does not happen." (William Willimon, Pastor, 2002, p. 287).
Others have said that within 5 years, a church totally reflects the image, beliefs and style of their pastor. Those who can't relate or accept that image leave.
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