...had a conversation with one of my best friends in 2005. He brought up the discussion of ministry and whether or not that is my calling. "You're running from God..." yada yada.
Anyway, I said to the guy "what does it matter? I wouldn't have the pastors 'blessing' because I disagree on so many trivial things."
To which my friend replies, "Your ministry is an extension of your pastor's ministry. You have to hold to the same standards..."
Would someone like to comment on this? (please)
I believe your friend is correct.
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