Chameleons for Christ or Others?
Continuous change leads to loss of self.
I met him while pastoring my first church, and we soon became good friends. Since he was a computer guru and I wasn’t, I kept the telephone line between his house and mine hopping. His pastoral advice was also helpful, and he kept me positive when the outlook appeared bleak. But he was a chameleon. His unrealistic goal to keep all his members happy kept him changing colors and stressed. He is nearing retirement now, still at the same church, and still trying to please everyone. Read more...
I met him while pastoring my first church, and we soon became good friends. Since he was a computer guru and I wasn’t, I kept the telephone line between his house and mine hopping. His pastoral advice was also helpful, and he kept me positive when the outlook appeared bleak. But he was a chameleon. His unrealistic goal to keep all his members happy kept him changing colors and stressed. He is nearing retirement now, still at the same church, and still trying to please everyone. Read more...
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