Category Archives: Leadership
The Bow.
Dear Elders, It is with great sadness I write this letter. Six months ago I came to ____our church_____—called by God to be her pastor. I came in good faith, at significant cost to my family and intending to spend … Continue reading
I Could Be Wrong
It occurs to me, I could be wrong. I could be mistaking tough love for abuse. Telling parents they are responsible for the rape of their daughter–love or abuse? Saying, “Your daughter should have sounded the alarm on the rapist.”–love … Continue reading
What’s the Big Deal?
It occurs to me that in all of this frustration, people might wonder what the big deal is. Early on in my blog, I wrote about Sugar Packets and Paper Cups and then wrote about it again Here. That whole … Continue reading
Seems like the day to make posts. I voiced concern that we are making a decision for the church that is not wise. (E is demanding that not only do “we” send S on sabbatical, but also that we say … Continue reading
Going to War
E does not want me to be friends with the church staff. He says, “You can’t be someone’s boss and their friend–what would you do if you had to fire them?” E says that if I discuss anything negative about … Continue reading
Shame
I moved here from a good church. It wasn’t perfect, and we were ready for a change, but it was a good church. The people loved us. The church was healthy. Today, my wife asked if I had called B, … Continue reading
People.
Apologies to anyone who reads regularly, life has been so crazy, I haven’t had much time to write. So let me sum it up with four interactions. First, I met with M and shared my concerns about E. He listened. … Continue reading
