This has been one of those weeks. We have had a shakeup in our church and it's been difficult. We had a family leave the church and I hope them the best. I also had to make changes in our music, which was also very difficult. So what have I learned?
I learned I have a great church that has come along side me and has been a tremendous support. This despite my rookie mistakes, and many changes I have brought to them. I learned you can't put people in positions and trust things will just work out. You can get so desperate in a small church and you want things to work out so badly, you will over look short comings to keep the peace. Doesn't work….
I think my biggest disappointment was in people. I really tried to connect and I failed. I realized there are going to people whom I will not be able to connect to, for whatever reason. It's very much like entering a relationship, some of them work others don't. With that said I do think churches are battling our culture. We are up against the "McChurch" philosophy that makes the person a customer instead of a servant. It become all about them and not about God. It's about what they receive and not what they give. For that I don't think there is a quick solution. The older generation doesn't sing to the same tune, they will stick it out with you. They may disagree, but they don't leave you hanging. So to all you seasoned citizens out there supporting your church I say thank you.
Imagine church being like a family. You have the crazy uncle, all kinds of views. Some you like some you don't, but it's your family. You don't leave them, your there for them, you accept them for who they are. You love them because they are your tribe, your people. The problem is people are short sighted; they live in the right now. In reality right now is the short time, eternity is the future. So if you couldn't take me for a little while, you get me forever, eventually.
-ps
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