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I do not think it is the pastor's "job" to prune the church. By "prune" I mean preach people out of it. Most know how to do that. That is tantamount to taking the sword to them. The pastor's "job" is serve the people. If the pastor would love unconditionally, I think he would be amazed at how many times these people come around. Of course, not all will come around as there are different visions for a church. However, I believe that the pastor is the one to whom the Lord will grant the vision. If he leads with a "towel" most will follow. If none will follow, then it is probably time to move on and find the place that his vision matches.
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"Those who go after the "Sauls" among us often slay the Davids among us." Gene Edwards
Executive Servant http://www.newlife-church.org
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