During some church visits I
get the distinct feeling that a few pastors feel I’m there to judge them,
rather than to write an article about the worship service. Recently I was
greeted by the pastor prior to the service and when he publicly welcomed visitors
he introduced me to the congregation joking, “I think she is here to critique
this old boy!” The pastor exuded confidence and preparedness that reminded me of
Paul’s charge to Timothy, “Preach the Word; be prepared in season
and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and
careful instruction” (2 Tim 4:2 NIV).
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