Author Archives: shepherd
Hope?
M (the chairman of the elders–remember him?) called me today to make sure I was “on” for Sunday. He sounded like the weight of the world was on his shoulders. We hung up and I went to see him. He … Continue reading
Exciting New Author
Today S handed in his resignation and became just what he has been all along, my friend. No longer a co-worker at a dangerous church, but just a friend. So I sent him a link to this blog. :) I … Continue reading
The Identity Search
I am sitting in my office at “work.” I just wrote my article for the bulletin. I am putting together my powerpoint. Like nothing happened. But in my soul, I know I don’t belong here. Next week, I will start … Continue reading
One more Resignation
I just found out that S has decided to resign as well. It is best for his family. What he told me is that he has a meeting with E tonight and he can’t handle meeting with him again. I … Continue reading
Wierdness
Yesterday M told me he wants me to continue to preach until the beginning of May. I told him I would. Wierdness. Do I just preach like everything is the same as last week? I guess I just preach the … Continue reading
Thanks, God.
Today was a really long day. I began by sitting down with the pastoral staff at church and telling them I was resigning. Then a meeting with M, the chairman of the elders. M was truly saddened by the whole … Continue reading
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
