My youth pastor who is my very first youth pastor of 3 years was asked to leave the church by the main pastor because he didnt share the same belief of baptism in the holy spirit.Now I know whats in the bible needs to be taught but man he was a very good pastor.So last night was our last youth group with him and all the youth was sad, and mad that he had to leave because of that.And it all hit me last night like i cried a whole lot.My question is was it right for the main pastor to ask him to leave because of that?
2007-11-19 16:46:47 · 13 answers · asked by gnarkill110 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
well he didnt really preach against baptism in the holy spirit he just really never talked about it
2007-11-19 17:03:48 · update #1
welcome to the world of religious sectarianism, the life blood of the protestant church.
2007-11-19 16:50:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you discuss with your former youth pastor why he believes the way he does. Then speak with your current Senior Pastor as to why he (and the church) believe the way they do. Then read your Bible and pray about it. That is so you will know what to believe. As far as if he should have been asked to leave. Yes, the church has a set of doctrinal beliefs in their constitution and by laws. If you are going to be a part of the leadership team, you need to believe and teach what the doctrine of your church is. It is very hard to teach something you do not believe in. I would think the youth pastor felt uncomfortable there any way. I know I did in my previous church. I was the asst Pastor. I resigned several months ago for differing beliefs...also about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. I do not know which side believes what..in your situation. Again.....please study and pray about this. Good Luck and God Bless.
2007-11-19 17:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by Ma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most religions require that ministers of that religion adhere to church doctrine. And this is obviously a pretty big issue for your church, or they wouldn't have done it. On the other hand, it may have just been an excuse because the other pastor didn't like him. You'll never know. What you have to decide is whether this church is still a fit for you or not
2007-11-19 16:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each denomination or church body has a statement of faith. If the youth pastor signed on in contradiction to the statement of faith, such as to the gospel or baptism, then he is in a way in breach of contract. Its like this. We as a church body believe this. And along comes a person who wants to be a youth pastor. He tells the elders that he believes their statement of faith. And they hire him or allow him to be the youth pastor. All of a sudden, he starts teaching according to what he believes and not according to what the church statement of faith is. Right or wrong, he is in breach of contract. He lied. Or he has come to a difference of opinion of the statement of faith of the church body. He can literally cause the church to be divided. And Jesus said Himself. That a house divided against itself cannot stand. He must leave. (right or wrong)
2007-11-19 17:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by guitarrman45 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the pastor is in charge of the teachings in the church especially if they go against the Bible
2007-11-19 16:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Churches have the right to decide what they want taught within their walls. The bigger question is: should you prehaps be considering another church if you are so thoroughly disgusted with the behavior of this one?
2007-11-19 16:51:31 · answer #6 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is wrong . Anyway both of them are false pastor.
2007-11-19 16:59:37 · answer #7 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's religion for you; might as well learn it now. It's the same attitude that leads to wars, suicide bombings, etc.
2007-11-19 16:55:27 · answer #8 · answered by Brent Y 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the only thing i have to say is a quote from the bible, evil will destroy its self.
2007-11-19 16:52:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a phenomenon often called "insect authority".
2007-11-19 16:53:44 · answer #10 · answered by What? Me Worry? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he had had a real job to begin with, he couldn't be fired for his religious beleifs.
2007-11-19 16:51:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋