Sadly, in some churches, the people of God are second-class citizens when it comes to the work of the ministry. If a “lay” person makes a hospital visit, that’s okay, but we want to know, “where’s my pastor!” Far too many “lay” people are recruited to fill a position and to fill a need, but not to fulfill a calling. Christ’s vision is so different. Pastors serve the people so God’s people can serve the congregation and community. Continue reading
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