First of all, I'm ELCA Lutheran, so yes, female pastors are allowed. I'm not asking your opinion on female pastors.
Moving on, how to I tell my parents about this calling? Other people I am close to know, and are supportive. I have a friend or two who has laughed at me and told me I'm wasting my life, but that's beside the point. I can deal with them. But how do I tell my parents? It seems like they expect me to go into business or law or something like that... But that's not where I see myself. Any advice, please?
2007-07-03 15:04:33 · 11 answers · asked by Kiara 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Is the communication line open between you and your parents? If not, i suggest that you sit them down and have a talk with them. Let them know that's what you want to do and have decided that's what you're going to do.Tell them that what you want from them is their love, understanding, and most of all their support.Knowing that and asking that of them would probably make things a little lighter to bear.Most importantly don't forget to pray to the lord about it.Ask him to guide you and protect you as you want to draw closer to him.Ask him to carry you through this,I'm sure he will direct your path.GOD BLESS.
2007-07-03 15:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by elva f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if you want to become a pastor, you should sit down with your parents and explain to them why you wish to do so. However, before you sit down with them, think about the reasons they would NOT want you to become a pastor. Let's say they are not opposed to it for any spiritual reasons, but feel that you would not be adequately provided for in the long term. If that is the case, then maybe you should propose to them that you get a business degree (or a college degree of some sort) in addition to the training you will need to become a pastor. This may alleviate any of the fears they may have.
Whether it is an issue with your parents or not, I would HIGHLY recommend getting a college education NOT tied to being a pastor. You may feel called to be a pastor now, but in the future, God may have other plans for you.
All spiritual matters aside - church's are non profit entities and they go defunct everyday. I would recommend you have something to fall back on in the event that you did not have a congregation to support you. I might also point out that most of the people in ministry that I know (and that would actually be most of the people I know) have a second job. They don't call preaching a ministry for nothing. It is not a lucrative calling at all; albeit an honorable one.
I hope this helps and I wish you well in your pursuit.
2007-07-03 15:16:26 · answer #2 · answered by Jamie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel it is a "calling" as in - from God, then it shouldn't matter to you what others say. Right? Or, then again, should it matter. I would not rush into ministry. I was in ministry - RCA, ordained and all that. The pressure of ministry nearly destroyed me, my marriage and my family. Needless to say, I'm not in pastoral ministry any more. Some people will challenge your "call" to help you determine if it is the real deal. Before you take the leep, tell your folks and trust God for guidance and direction from the way they answer. Man, I wish God would just write in the sky sometimes. Don't you?
2016-04-01 06:32:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you know they might have one plan for you, but God has another. God wants you to be a pastor, get people saved. If they don't listen or care, then it's fine. Do what God wants anyways. People will always have a problem with what you do, and since God is calling you to this, become a pastor. Do God's will :]
2007-07-03 15:16:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if this is accepted into your religion, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Did your parents raise you as Lutheran? If so, they have nothing to worry about. If they *truly* belive in the religion they raised you in, they should understand (if not, they're SERIOUS hypocrites). If that's thecase, who cares what they think? I would just tell them that you've felt a strong calling to God and doing his service, and if they don't understand, then they're not good Lutherans. What can they POSSIBLY say? Tell them if that they truly love you, they'll respect your wishes...
2007-07-03 15:09:09 · answer #5 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First pray and ask God to get them ready to hear the great news. He will prepare their hearts. Alot of decisions we make in life are not going to be supported, especially when it comes to religion. Just know that you are following God's lead and this will make you happy.
2007-07-03 15:09:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
just be like "hey mom, dad. Jesus lit up my life and im ready to devote my life to his teachings, im becoming a pastor." Dont think you are wasting your life. If you are going to devote your life to anyone, Jesus is your guy. Hopefully, they will understand your desicion and support you, but if they don't thats sucks but dont be a lawyer just to make them happy. make yourself happy and jesus proud!!
2007-07-03 15:14:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think just tell them. Tell them you are being called to serve in this capacity and you wish to follow that call. Do you think they will be upset? They are your parents, and probably want you to be happy above all else.
2007-07-03 15:09:52 · answer #8 · answered by cucumberlarry1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just be as honest as you can. Do you think they will disagree with your decision for your future? Iam sure they will respect and accept your decision. God Bless
2007-07-03 15:09:19 · answer #9 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them. I can't imagine that they'd be upset that you've chosen a path that brings you cloer to God.
2007-07-03 15:08:11 · answer #10 · answered by Amanda L 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋