Church Systems Value Attendance More Than They Value Ministry Passion
In the Practical Ministry Classes in seminary the message was clear: “if church leaders are smart they will value people who can attract crowds.” Every pastor knows that it is critical to find teachers and musicians who can draw crowds. And there is nothing wrong with that; good teachers and musicians should be valued. But what about the person involved in a hospice ministry? Isn’t it ironic that someone doing a hospice ministry would be valued more for their attendance at church events than for their hospice ministry?
It is not in the typical church’s DNA to recognize and value the person who is doing an important kingdom work beyond the walls of church. To say that, “it is not in the churches’ DNA” is to say that our churches have a systemic problem.
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About Me
- Rich
- I am a slave to no man or institution. I have worked with Frank Tillapaugh for thirty years and most of the ideas are work we would like to share.
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Each year I get to spend time with young leaders and the gap is growing between them and my generation, why?
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