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07-18-2009, 09:08 PM
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Reasons a pastor would take a 3 month break
And not attend his church during this time either?
Can anyone think of anything?
I've visited a church 2 weeks in a row. The first week, the pastor wasn't there. Ok, he's out of town. No big deal. But tonight, he was there before service and I met him. But then not there for service, and the guy who preached mentioned that the pastor has been taking a break all summer.
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07-18-2009, 09:11 PM
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Re: Reasons a pastor would take a 3 month break
Take a break from what? Everyone knows pastors have the cushiest jobs on the planet. Preach 2 maybe 3 times a week. How hard can that be? Why, its so easy a caveman can do it....
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07-18-2009, 09:12 PM
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Re: Reasons a pastor would take a 3 month break
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Take a break from what? Everyone knows pastors have the cushiest jobs on the planet. Preach 2 maybe 3 times a week. How hard can that be? Why, its so easy a caveman can do it....
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07-19-2009, 12:23 PM
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Re: Reasons a pastor would take a 3 month break
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Take a break from what? Everyone knows pastors have the cushiest jobs on the planet. Preach 2 maybe 3 times a week. How hard can that be? Why, its so easy a caveman can do it....
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You are either being sarcastic or you have no clue what being a pastor is all about. If it was so easy there would not be a shortage of pastors nationwide. Pastors would not be quitting all across the country.
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07-19-2009, 12:27 PM
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Re: Reasons a pastor would take a 3 month break
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You are either being sarcastic or you have no clue what being a pastor is all about. If it was so easy there would not be a shortage of pastors nationwide. Pastors would not be quitting all across the country.
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I am pretty sure he was being sarcastic. 
Someone brought up a good point earlier. While I have NO problem with a pastor taking a short break/vacation, and in fact commend him for it, the fur will usually fly when a normal church member decided he or she needs to skip some services.....
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07-19-2009, 12:49 PM
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Re: Reasons a pastor would take a 3 month break
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I am pretty sure he was being sarcastic.
Someone brought up a good point earlier. While I have NO problem with a pastor taking a short break/vacation, and in fact commend him for it, the fur will usually fly when a normal church member decided he or she needs to skip some services..... |
You are so correct about "flying fur." That is where they need to communicate with the leadership. If they hold a postition in the church I think the standard of attendence should be greater than those who do not. I minister at my church about 1 time a month and preach outside the church 1-2 times a month. But I don't ask my pastor for "permission" to go anywhere. I announce/inform him where I am going. BUT he and I have discussed this at length and have agreed that is the way we will operate, so he and I never have an issue.
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07-19-2009, 12:40 PM
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Re: Reasons a pastor would take a 3 month break
Since we all must speculate in this situtation, it sounds like health issues. Consider, he was diagnosed with Hep C or something else that REQUIRES 3-6 months extended rest? Cancer?. And I understand if he carries it all himself and does not tell anyone. I probably would not, the people would drive you crazy. My pastor was diagnosed with diabetes and it has caused many issues, everything from:
1. we will just pray...you don't even need to check your blood
2. I am like his mother and I will say what he eats...don't you dare make him a pie, no one can bring him any food anymore!
3. I have herbs that will cure it....
I know another pastor that went blind and he kept it from the church until AFTER he was healed.
What if it is mental health? Many ministers BATTLE manic/depressive personality, they may be "on" on Sunday but spend most of Monday in bed. Stress has a way of piling up.
And NO WAY can they have complete rest and just "attend." There will always be that sister that just has to say a word to "pastor." And will always be one letter or invite that he must answer.
What if the pastor is considering a change? Moving to another city? Resign? Missions? All require removal from ALL INFLUENCES to hear the voice of God. What if he is in moral failure or extreme temptation? And wants extended time to repent and seek the Lord?
Now if it is just spending 3 months at the ocean, just for fun, I really don't understand that!
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07-19-2009, 01:57 PM
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Re: Reasons a pastor would take a 3 month break
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Originally Posted by U376977
Since we all must speculate in this situtation, it sounds like health issues. Consider, he was diagnosed with Hep C or something else that REQUIRES 3-6 months extended rest? Cancer?. And I understand if he carries it all himself and does not tell anyone. I probably would not, the people would drive you crazy. My pastor was diagnosed with diabetes and it has caused many issues, everything from:
1. we will just pray...you don't even need to check your blood
2. I am like his mother and I will say what he eats...don't you dare make him a pie, no one can bring him any food anymore!
3. I have herbs that will cure it....
I know another pastor that went blind and he kept it from the church until AFTER he was healed.
What if it is mental health? Many ministers BATTLE manic/depressive personality, they may be "on" on Sunday but spend most of Monday in bed. Stress has a way of piling up.
And NO WAY can they have complete rest and just "attend." There will always be that sister that just has to say a word to "pastor." And will always be one letter or invite that he must answer.
What if the pastor is considering a change? Moving to another city? Resign? Missions? All require removal from ALL INFLUENCES to hear the voice of God. What if he is in moral failure or extreme temptation? And wants extended time to repent and seek the Lord?
Now if it is just spending 3 months at the ocean, just for fun, I really don't understand that!
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Well...let the speculation begin!
Maybe he is addicted to Meth and is gonna check himself into the Betty Ford clinic?
Or maybe he got caught with his pants down and he is taking time off to repair his marriage?
You know it DOES happen right?
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- That Jesus name baptism is the only biblical mode of water baptism.
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07-19-2009, 01:55 PM
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Re: Reasons a pastor would take a 3 month break
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Originally Posted by U376977
You are either being sarcastic or you have no clue what being a pastor is all about. If it was so easy there would not be a shortage of pastors nationwide. Pastors would not be quitting all across the country.
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I bet you'll never see Joel Osteen quit 
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Let it be understood that Apostolic Friends Forum is an Apostolic Forum.
Apostolic is defined on AFF as:
- There is One God. This one God reveals Himself distinctly as Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
- The Son is God himself in a human form or "God manifested in the flesh" (1Tim 3:16)
- Every sinner must repent of their sins.
- That Jesus name baptism is the only biblical mode of water baptism.
- That the Holy Ghost is for today and is received by faith with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.
- The saint will go on to strive to live a holy life, pleasing to God.
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07-19-2009, 06:06 PM
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Re: Reasons a pastor would take a 3 month break
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