This would be the second time in the past five years that I will go in to talk with the lead minister in my church. A year ago I had talked with an associate minister about some stuff for thirty minutes. Before that, in 2003, I talked to the lead minister of our church. Our church is pretty big. I know people go in all the time to talk with him and he is a very laid back guy. But I still feel bad going to discuss some questions I have. For years I have wondered about going into the ministry but am unsure of how to descern if that is my calling. Everyone seems to point to talking with my minister about my struggles and the lead minister is the person I most respect at our church. But I am afraid I would be annoying him and putting him to too much trouble. Maybe I should just continue praying about it. ?????
2007-01-03 05:39:16 · 11 answers · asked by lend322 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are important to him and he would like very much to talk to you about spiritual things. There is nothing more important than to help someone get their start in ministry and he would like to be part of that. Make an appointment.
2007-01-03 05:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are honest and He is genuine he should strive to give you the best councel he can.... that is his paid job, but more importantly it is his obligation, as shepard of God, to do so.
If you are feeling a call to the ministry you might seek out a smaller congrigation that could use some free help. A solo pastor can always use help. This would give you a personal mentor and oportunity to fill in on some of the duties that a pastor has... it is a lot more than just sunday preach'n... and when you are known well enough you might get to fill in on Sunday and even fill in at other small churches in need of a pastor for a day or more... most of the Book Stuff can be done by coraspondence... but the hard work is in the homes and hospitals and emergency rooms... in small congrigations every one knows every one and all have extended families...lots of oportunity for personal contact and experience...I have not recieved a call to the ministry but some of the guys in my church are taking leadership instruction this way... it seems to work.
2007-01-03 13:52:19 · answer #2 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the thought of going into the ministry has entered your mind and you have seriously considered it, then this is a good sign that the Holy Spirit is prompting you to make a move. You MUST talk to your pastor concerning this, as it would be a terrible mistake to enter the ministry without his consent, even if you were to change churches to do so. Respect the church where you are at. Do not feel that you are troubling him by requesting an audience---if he is as laid back as you say he is, then he will welcome the visit. Only a pastor can advise you on such matters. Keep praying. Prayer never hurt anyone.
2007-01-03 13:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a pastor or a minister but I would have to say that no, it does not bother them. That is what they are there for. Counseling people and giving them spiritual guidance is as much a part of their job description as leading services.
2007-01-03 13:42:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a Christian, but I think I can help you here.
You are projecting your own concerns and insecurities in the pastor. He/She is there to help and offer guidance withing ability. (If he/she thought that there was a problem beyond his/her control, they would take appropriate steps usually.
If you want o go into the Ministry, you have to examine your reasons. Do you want to preach Dogma? Do you want to share Spirituality with others? Do you want to help others?
Your Pastor may be helpful here. Tell him that you are thinking about this and ask him why he went into the Ministry. Ask him to give you numbers of others in the Ministry and talk to them. It will help you find if this is what you want.
Blessings.
2007-01-03 13:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by knightofsappho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a pastor's wife and I have to tell you that it is NOT annoying. Anyone who went to school to be a pastor was also schooled in counseling. Your minister is being paid for his job, and talking with you as much as you want him to is part of the package. Don't hesitate to talk to him, that's what he's there for.
2007-01-03 13:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by hwmabire3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if he isn't there to answer your spiritual questions and offer counseling, what the heck is his job? What is the church paying him for?
2007-01-03 13:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I feel privledged that I was even asked in the first place.
How are we gonna learn unless we share what we know with
each other.
2007-01-03 13:43:04 · answer #8 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be ridiculous--that's what they live for, otherwise they would have never gotten into that line of work
2007-01-03 13:42:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, continue praying. We can all see how well its worked thus far.....
2007-01-03 13:42:42 · answer #10 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋