Ken Gurley Elected Sup of STX

[Jeffrey]

So true. Some view this "serving" aspect as "paying their dues" to "reach the top," and will do it, but when they are in positions of leadership, feel they're done paying their dues. They never got the heart of a servant.

[missourimary]

Originally Posted by tstew

I'm assuming (or hoping) that Threads was being TIC when he said he was being offensive. I think that this is a message that unfortunately too many ministers and church leaders never learn. One of the most impactful sayings I've ever heard is that a true Christian (Christ-Like) leader is not a leader who serves, but a servant who leads.

I was being a bit TIC when I originally stated that Bro Gurley was "offensive". To Threads defense, he was just quoting me.

There were lots of adults upset that day because Bro Gurley had the audacity to mention scrubbing toilets and toilet paper and such related non-glorious acts of a true "minister" no matter their title or calling. Bro Gurley basically said we all need to serve, and not to expect to be catered to in the church no matter our position. The message was very balanced in actuality and many of the young people thought it was very good. It just wasn't what the adults were used to. There may also have been a few resistant to the idea of serving rather than having already arrived.

I think that is the same year the platform ministers were told maybe they should wear their tennis shoes to the next service, if their patent-leathers were that uncomfortable to shout in! (They did.)

[NLYP]

Originally Posted by Jeffrey

Important question is, how will KG interact with men like Keating, Kilgore, Rex, Rivers, etc to name just a few

No Problem.

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by NLYP

No Problem.

Well..it depends if he golfs or not!

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by NLYP

No Problem.

Right. He's already been "interacting" with these same men for years.

Ken's a good guy. It's nice to see one of the good guys do well.

[Threads]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I don't see that as offensive - it's the truth.

Maybe it's just something some didn't want to hear, but needed to.

I was refering to the post, not the offensive part of that post. "I'm assuming (or hoping) that Threads was being TIC when he said he was being offensive."

I was being TIC. I forgot to put "'s around it."

[n david]

God bless KG.