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posted by Justi on September 25, 2008 at 1:49 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Sam44

I don't know the setup of your church and the pastor may already be doing this but this is what I would do. I would preach a sermon on this:

2Co 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

and

1Pe 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:

after the sermon I would ask those present if they think they could serve as shepherds, teachers and evangelists. I would put together a short training program. Those who think they could be shepherds could minister to people at the end of a service. Those who think they can be teachers I would tell them to prepare and give short sermons Evangelists I would have to think about. You will be surprised. Those that minister at the end of the service learn very quickly. Anyway you get the idea. It will take a bit of time to put into practice but it will lift the burden from the pastor.

posted by witenite3333 on September 25, 2008 at 4:09 AM | link to this | reply

I wish more in my church would grasp this concept. They are running our pastor into the proverbial ground!  sam

posted by sam444 on September 24, 2008 at 6:01 PM | link to this | reply

very nice words

posted by serpico on September 24, 2008 at 1:43 PM | link to this | reply