tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953237950551607149.post3026447705901568967..comments2023-09-25T10:19:54.858-04:00Comments on Mentoring Pastor's Wives and Women in Ministry: Churches We Can't HelpCheryl Turnbullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090266227707026509noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953237950551607149.post-40398628531164328222009-08-14T15:15:36.469-04:002009-08-14T15:15:36.469-04:00Our society has produced a generation that wants e...Our society has produced a generation that wants everything "my way" and lacking accountability and responsibility...and that obviously spills over into the church. Many don't want to follow if they "don't feel it". It's not about feelings - it's about obedience to God's Word. Our generations need to learn to work together and WORK to relate to each other and unify as a body. We also have to be open to new ways of sharing the gospel: today's culture isn't locked into formats the way we {who have been in the church for some time} often are - we all need flexibility! Thanks for your insight and for sharing with us...for throwing out a challenge to us all!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953237950551607149.post-3667018279415098542009-08-13T15:21:03.783-04:002009-08-13T15:21:03.783-04:00sooooooooooooooooooo true! we are blessed to have...sooooooooooooooooooo true! we are blessed to have awesome pastor's-so often the membership does not want to be submissive to the authority of the pastor'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953237950551607149.post-4532916247879113012009-08-13T14:49:47.107-04:002009-08-13T14:49:47.107-04:00WHOO HOO!!! Sister, you're writing as if you&#...WHOO HOO!!! Sister, you're writing as if you're reading my mind! Thank you for writing and following the Holy Spirit's lead. As a Pastor's wife and church administrator, I walk in agreement (Amos 3:3) with my husband through joyful mountaintops and challenging valleys with our church leaders. We recently faced a bumpy road about two weeks ago. I prayed and decided to be proactive for the Lord by setting up a weekly phone call with five female leaders. It takes a tremendous amount of strength, patience and LOVE to talk with them individually @ 6 AM five times a week before our children wake up. It has been only 2 weeks, but I've seen more sincere hearts talk openly and honestly in such a short time than the years we've been with this church. Also, I tell them that I John 3:16-19 very important and they understand now. It's not easy because many Deaf churches like ours all over the globe are dwindling in numbers and losing its members. Nevertheless, we must remain to outshine the evil forces of this world by walking in the Word and in Truth. You're right, God specifically chose pastors like you, my husband and others to lead and take care of His sheep. If they do not listen, obey and work FOR THE LORD (Col. 3:22-24), then God will surely judge them and HIS church will be out of sync. That was never (and will be) His intention to have His church all messed up because of disobedience and foolish talk. Can't wait to read Pt. 2!!! Write on, sister!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Ann LynnParked 4 Christhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869512973543441409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953237950551607149.post-16216204402912294892009-08-13T14:44:22.675-04:002009-08-13T14:44:22.675-04:00Very interesting observations, Cheryl. I think th...Very interesting observations, Cheryl. I think the most important thing is to keep the Gospel the Gospel. Whether a church sings contemporary songs or hymns shouldn't become the main issues. I'm concerned that the next generation become firm in the foundation of God's Word. <br /><br />I look forward to hearing the continuation of this post.Debbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953237950551607149.post-23329221833554459532009-08-13T13:54:49.809-04:002009-08-13T13:54:49.809-04:00You're hitting the bullseye & can't w...You're hitting the bullseye & can't wait to read the rest. I agree that until generations realize and accept that each need to be reached and taught by different methods we will not by in sync. I found an excellent book and taught this to our senior adults during our transitional phase and it certainly helped them understand this point!JodiBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953237950551607149.post-91546820486415759872009-08-13T11:23:50.271-04:002009-08-13T11:23:50.271-04:00Excellent!!Excellent!!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10628473966519725690noreply@blogger.com