A Rose in the Desert ...
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Posted on Wed, Jun 3, 2009
June 3, 2009
Welcome to the first installment of my blog - Pastoring in CVille. I often refer to Charlottesville as the back side of the mountain. It is an assignment that has been difficult yet fulfilling. This town is used to church as usual, but there is nothing "usual" about the church that was birthed in the first century. Why have we regressed into such predictability. I've been called an upstart, innocent, radical (I rather like this on), and many other names. But this is the part where I'm reminded that Jesus said if we're persecuted for the sake of the gospel, then we're in good company. So, that said ... here we go. An honest (and I'll try to be objective) view of pastoring in Charlottesville.Radical in Christ Ministries is a remnant of the Body of Christ. We are not alone, but it often feels that way. Working in the kingdom, striving to do God's work His way has become unpopular. Our society no longer applauds pastors with a heart like Paul or Peter ... one who is seeking to simply know HIM! I care not for the titles (although they seem necessary from time to time) nor for the fanfare. I care for the sheep and that which is important to God. Why is it that so many pastors call the church in which they serve "MY" church. It is God's church and he has very specific plans and instructions for every single one. If we could get rid of the jealousy, competition and the back-biting, then we might be able to form a body without spot or wrinkle. There are so many people who are lost ... if we could be as busy ministering to the lost as we tend to be in getting in God's way, how effective could we be? Oh well, until next time ... Pastor Cathy
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