Need Encouragement?

Relationship with my pastor
I am struggling to reconcile with my pastor who stopped speaking to me over three months ago. I am in a leadership role in the church and have had to back off of some of the communication and outreach efforts because of this conflict. I am trying to reopen the lines of communication but I am not certain that she is willing to do the same.

This conflict plays into all of my insecurities about my self-worth which makes it doubly challenging. The easy thing would be to walk away from the situation and find a better fit for a worship community but there are others who she has either driven away from the church or stifled their level of involvement so I don't feel as if I should take the easy route.

I turn to God for His guidance in how I can make a difference while keeping my own emotions in check. This situation has been positive in that it has required me to face my own shortcomings and to focus on God's unconditional love--but it is not positive for the church. I have a leadership council meeting this evening so I am concentrating on opening my heart and mind to God's direction so that I might say and do the right things.

Thanks for listening--it is helpful to just put some of my thoughts on paper (computer screen?!?!)

HisFlock 02/15/2011 07:38

Replies:
Jake Van Horn 02/17/2011 09:19
I'm praying for you and your pastor, MiClimber. It sounds like you are being very reasonable about the situation.
Tom B 02/18/2011 10:17
I'm praying for you both. I would not like to be in this situation. I pray that you will both be conforted and guided by our Lord.