Partnership... huh?
I've been very concerned lately about the state of our church. The partnership that we (both Faith Church and Dahdrim Church) set out to do has been questioned and it seems that some (especially the parents of our youth) have been in disagreement over this partnership situation. Hmmm... I wonder how it's going to turn out in the end? I learn more about church politics everyday it seems. I guess that undergrad poltical sciences degree comes in handy sometimes ;) We've had numerous discussions with the leadership (from both sides) and by the end of March, Dahdrim will decide how to go about this situation. There are lots of leaders from Faith church that have sacrificed their time, energy and resources to come and serve the youth at our church... it's been encouraging to me to see the love of Christ displayed by their actions. As for our kids, they deserve the best care and with the leaders leaving right after church (a whole group of us)... it has not been the ideal situation to say the least.
I absolutely love and adore our youth group... I've spent the last two years praying and helping to care for them all and have really developed a heart for them. Even though I would never want to leave them, I've only just recovered from the burn-out that I felt after the 2005 summer...so taking on a bigger role is already stressing me out. If the partnership doesn't happen, I'm not sure whether I'll stay... staying means that I'll be an undefined/unofficial youth pastor and I know that I'm definitely not called to be or do this.
It really reminds me of something that Erica said to me long time ago. When I was in youth group, Erica was one of the small group leaders who taught us the Bible. When she quit teaching, I felt a bit disappointed and judgemental towards her. Why would she not give her time to help lead the flock that was so thirsting to know more? Why not give of your time and resources? So, I went up to her and asked her why she decided not to teach anymore... she then told me that she not only didn't have the gift of teaching, but she needed fellowship with her own peers at the time. Back then I didn't understand this, but now...it's all coming back. Funny how things always come back to you at the most appropriate times. I am Erica now... hmm... funny.
Pray that we, as a leadership, would be attentive to the Lord's leading and obey what He desires out of this whole situation (from both ends!).
I absolutely love and adore our youth group... I've spent the last two years praying and helping to care for them all and have really developed a heart for them. Even though I would never want to leave them, I've only just recovered from the burn-out that I felt after the 2005 summer...so taking on a bigger role is already stressing me out. If the partnership doesn't happen, I'm not sure whether I'll stay... staying means that I'll be an undefined/unofficial youth pastor and I know that I'm definitely not called to be or do this.
It really reminds me of something that Erica said to me long time ago. When I was in youth group, Erica was one of the small group leaders who taught us the Bible. When she quit teaching, I felt a bit disappointed and judgemental towards her. Why would she not give her time to help lead the flock that was so thirsting to know more? Why not give of your time and resources? So, I went up to her and asked her why she decided not to teach anymore... she then told me that she not only didn't have the gift of teaching, but she needed fellowship with her own peers at the time. Back then I didn't understand this, but now...it's all coming back. Funny how things always come back to you at the most appropriate times. I am Erica now... hmm... funny.
Pray that we, as a leadership, would be attentive to the Lord's leading and obey what He desires out of this whole situation (from both ends!).
posted by Jess at 1:43 p.m.
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I pray it all works out Jess ... pray that it works out the way God wants and He gives you the strength and wisdom no matter the outcome.
Here at my church there is a similar problem where the youth have been without a youth pastor for about 2 years, and it has been left to others to keep things going though they are young, and are not trained at Bible College. It has been really hard for them, and they've been juggling many commitments. One thing that has happened though is people are starting to rely on God more, the ones that weren'r serious dropped off, and the youth that are serious are even more excited about anything whether it be worship or going out for an outing.
I've found myself wondering are the elders of the church too fussy or are they missing the right person, but recently God showed me that he wanted to grow the church first, that he has His plan and God doesn't always do things in our timing.
I pray that he will give you strength to keep pressing on until his right time, and his right plan.
And we need to keep trusting God and praying that He would have His way no matter how many road-blocks we as imperfect humans may put in the way.
God bless you for your commitment
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