Membership Track Podcast
Episode Six
I Will Pray for my Church Leaders
Membership Track 4 – I will pray for my church leaders
Throughout this membership track, you’ll discover how membership in the body of Christ is SO different from the other kinds of membership we’re used to. You’ll also find out the way in which you can be a part of major life change for those around you. We’re excited for you to engage with this content and take your next step!
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Ministry is a different animal than any other job
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been called out for a funeral of a young mother who died tragically
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Facebook messages in the middle of my kids ball games asking deep theological questions as someone considers leaving the faith
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In emergency rooms
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In pre-marital counseling
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Coaching and meeting with staff and volunteers
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Coordinating huge events
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Meeting one on one with individuals
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Setting up chairs and tables
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Speaking to hundreds of people
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Making sure I have time for my wife
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Make sure my kids NEVER feel the pressure of being a pastors kid
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Someone stops by because they are struggling
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Stop in at the school to see kids, have several church people stop you to ask you questions
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Start all over again the next day
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My brother who used to be in ministry said it’s like a stick of butter that’s melted all over the plate
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Ministry is carrying a burden for people, and it’s not just me – every one of our staff members carry’s this burden
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We have chosen to give our lives to this, and with all humility, we ask you to pray for us as members of this body.
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What to pray for?
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Pray for our families – Pastors families have incredible pressures on them. Our spouses are introduced by our titles, people unfairly put pressure on our kids that they don’t deserve.
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Pray for our protection – Satan would love nothing more than to take down one of our staff members. Because if he can get us he will cause other’s to fall as well
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Pray for our Physical and Mental health – we are often times dealing with incredible stresses, knowing the deepest pains and struggles of peoples lives that we care for. It can take a huge toll on a person
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It feels self-serving to ask for prayer – but I’ll tell you, it’s because we need it. Desperately