'Indy Timeline' of Upcoming Events IndyBikeHiker: Last Week As Pastor
[by our friend, Pastor John Hay @IndyBikeHiker...]
So, I'm walking through my last week as a pastor of a local congregation, preparing to transition to a new role as Director of Marketing for an international child sponsorship organization (www.childcareministries.org) that's based here in Indianapolis. I'm tying up some loose ends and taking care of some basic administrative matters while boxing up thousands of books and clearing clutter and anticipating new challenges that begin next Monday morning. It's an interesting juxtaposition of activities, thoughts and emotions.
On the one hand, I believe in the power and importance of local pastoral ministry--as much as ever. In this graced role, I have served as fully as I've been capable to this point in my life. Whatever else in the future I may do, contribute, accomplish, or wherever or however I serve, there will be nothing quite like serving as pastor to a local congregation rooted in a specific community setting. It offers sweet blessings and heart-rending disappointments--both sometimes flowing together. Of the congregations I've served, this is the only one that has not grown numerically during my time of service...and that has disappointed me. But I am satisfied that I have given myself fully to the work of ministry and I now pray that the next chapter of this congregation's life will flourish.
I am challenging myself to...
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