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How do I know if it's time to move on to a different ministry?
I'm getting very frustrated at the church I'm currently working at. I believe God opened this door for me, but after much study I realize we have no clear vision for the church. I have talked to the pastor about it, but he didn't have a clear vision to give me. This puts me in a place to come up with my own for the student ministry. It makes me feel I'm pushing my own agenda when I should be pushing the pastor's agenda. Also, little issues such as dressing in ties, only allowed to use the KJV, and the fact that my wife is expected to attend things such as camp even though she's a new mom is bothering me. Is this good reason to leave? Or should I just submit to authority and try to do my best where God has put me?
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Ditto on everything Steve said. The best ministry advice I've ever been given is this: "The best and most influential ministry you will ever lead is your family!" They come first all the time. As far as the other stuff...PRAY. I know that's the generic answer, but it's true. God will give you wisdom and direction when you seek it! |
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Do what my worship pastor is doing and start a new church plant!! It is a big step but I say do what God is telling you to do. When in doubt PRAY! |
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That's not an easy decision & ultimately it's going to require a lot of prayer and serious thought. In any ministry there are high & low times, so you want to make sure that you're not just reacting to a low point but rather are responding to how God's leading you. Think through the positives and the negatives of the ministry. Are the positives enough to deal with some other issues? Or are the negatives too big to ignore? Are there any people you trust enough to talk to who are outside the situation & don't go to your church like other pastors, trusted friends or family, etc? It would be very wise to get Godly advice and counsel from someone who knows you well that is not directly involved. But most importantly, pray, pray, pray! I would also add that your obligation to your wife and children have to outweigh your job. If the expectations being placed on your wife are detrimental to her, your children, your marriage, etc... then you need to fight for her. Discuss with her & pray together about the level of involvement you're both comfortable with and be firm about enforcing that. Unless they hired her too then the expectations really need only be on you, not your wife. |
