Comments on: What If Pastors Had a Union? (Part 2)

By: Shelby

Shelby — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:27:26 +0000

What if one preacher has been voted out by four churchs? Is it the churchs or the preacher

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:32:12 +0000

Wes: Before moving to Memphis, I attended Sherwood and listened to Michael preach for seven years. And to answer your question; yes, he preaches from the pulpit like he writes his blog. Michael is a preacher/teacher. I never left Sherwood without learning something. I know Texas is pretty far – but if you’re ever in the neighborhood stop in and listen to him. You’ll be blessed.

Sandy

By: Mike Alger

Mike Alger — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:05:23 +0000

Michael,
Here’s a question for you concerning this topic, perhaps it could be a new topic to write about. What the pastor who believes that he is called to such a church? Perhaps he has seen some positive movement, but only very little. How can a person sustain himself and his family in this environment without seeing his family drown in the negativity and still be faithful to God’s plan, even if he doesn’t know exactly what it is yet?

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:53:07 +0000

I’m a hurting pastor who for the first time is dreaming of not being in the pastorate! I can’t quit because Christ died for me, but is sure would be nice if I could. Thank-you for the words they sure do help!!

By: Ron Barker

Ron Barker — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:29:50 +0000

Brother Michael, I didn’t know you had visited our little church in Petersburg VA (LOL). We are growing so tired of the fight and for every three changes we attempt to make, at least two are brought back up in the next business meeting for a vote. Our senior pastor and his family are beaten down and hurting while the congregation says it wants to grow but actually just wants to hand-pick a select few new members. Thank the Lord for pastors like you that aren’t afraid to speak up and introduce changes. I’m a deacon and Sunday School teacher and serve on at least five church committees. Combine that with three duties in the Petersburg Baptist Association and it takes a spreadsheet just to keep up with the meetings. I am praying we’ll be able to return to our third ReFresh conference in October. Lord knows, we need it.

By: Todd Stone - Leesburg, GA

Todd Stone - Leesburg, GA — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:36:56 +0000

He does….and we are.

By: jason

jason — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:41:25 +0000

I have experienced this same thing. I have seen with mine own eyes some of the things you list in this article. It is ridiculous. These people don’t want to be the church they just want to get together every week so they “feel” like they have been a Christian for the week. Great blog. I’m in on the union, ha. Something needs to change. Billy Graham once said 85% of people that are in a church are lost. This proves his findings. Have mercy on us Lord and grant us the boldness to make a stand even when it costs us our “jobs”.

By: Wes Allard

Wes Allard — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:22:26 +0000

Good Morning Michael: If you preach from the pulpit, like you write a blog, brother, I would be proud to sit in your congregation.
Wes Allard – Mansfield, Texas