Author Archives: shepherd
Rumbles of Freedom
This morning, when I told the church staff that E had been put on “indefinite sabbatical” there was a cheer. The room felt lighter. As we talked, cheers gave way to tears. E has been around a long time and … Continue reading
Wow.
Tonight, the elders manned up. They asked E to step down. Well, actually, they put him on an indefinite sabbatical. I don’t know exactly what that means, but they have removed him from all positions of leadership and he is … Continue reading
Sick, Really Sick?
One of the elders came up to me this morning and said that E had emailed the elders and said he would not be at church this morning because he was “sick.” My kids all said, “Riiiiiiiiight.” True or not, … Continue reading
Preaching.
I think I told you, even though I resigned, I am still preaching today. My wife, SW, asked me, “On a scale of 1 to 100 how apprehensive are you.” 105. The church knows nothing. It is by design. That … Continue reading
Color me Gullible
Funny thing. Pastors seem to be gullible people. Especially me. Last Sunday a lady at church said, “I really need to get some sound spiritual counsel because I am thinking about getting involved in a new business.” I made an … Continue reading
Two Decisions
My wife (SW) and I have been talking about this whole situation (shocked?). There are two separate decisions that will be made this week. At first, I thought they would be one and the same. I don’t think they are. The first … Continue reading
Forgiveness
I have a friend who wrote and said, “I hope you can forgive E.” I guess I hope so too. I know I am supposed to forgive. I am not sure what that looks like. Does it look like waving … Continue reading
