Setting the Pace as Pastor

As pastors, we set the pace for the congregation. We lead by example. In our vows, we should be at the forefront of those most faithful to them. Our prayer life should be a model to others, that prayer is powerful and it works for those who pray. Our presence at all activities at which we lead and not lead, we should be there as a reminder that we support the church with our prayers for each event and with our presence. We lead in our gifts. We set the pace in giving. In many a church, even though she or he should not be, the pastor sometimes is the biggest giver, and we're talking money not time. We set the pace in tithing. In our service, again, given a servant's heart by God, we seek to serve to the best of our ability. And the places we serve should be beyond the church in a way that models a life of a living church that cares about the entire community, not just the preferences of the local church. And in our witness, we should not be shy nor scared of sharing how it was we came to faith. We should proclaim loudly how blessed we are to have said Yes to the Living and Loving God to be among those called to professional ministry. Putting all of these together our institution of so many years may just become a movement again.