tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-109096891440425141.post2634733629881994186..comments2023-08-11T01:00:07.646-07:00Comments on Clarinda's journey: PresbyteryLeahthedoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17977513290667721185noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-109096891440425141.post-67222631143121130852013-04-26T00:37:19.470-07:002013-04-26T00:37:19.470-07:00Unfortunately, the reliance on OLMs, readers and c...Unfortunately, the reliance on OLMs, readers and congregation members to support ministers is increasing. As I see it, urban areas get the good deals, as even if a church closes, there's usually another nearby. If a rural church closes, links or unites with another church, the geographical area increased significantly. Even a full-time minister will toil - I know of some parishes where it's a 30 mile drive up a single track road between services. As I see it, I am called to ministry, not driving.<br /><br />But, the church has been here before. It might have been 500 years ago, but there was a lack of ministers, large geographical areas and a reliance on readers and elders to support the minster. All of this happened before and all of this will happen again...<br /><br />Best for Monday.Mrs Gerbilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16457301688865865815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-109096891440425141.post-23096861440264851062013-04-25T16:11:37.414-07:002013-04-25T16:11:37.414-07:00If we're run ragged we are not going to be abl...If we're run ragged we are not going to be able to effectively serve anyone. It's regrettable, but if we want to hold down jobs, or see our families, then we have to say "No" occasionally. We have to set limits based on what we are capable of and we need to stick to them, otherwise we are going to burn ourselves out and won't be able to serve anyone. <br /><br />Prayers ascending for Monday!spotthegerbilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975670536550406405noreply@blogger.com