Pastors, here is a simple test to see if you have become “pastoral.”
You say “released,” a lot – for example, “Those of you serving in children’s ministry may now be released to go to your classes.” Or “Be sure to thank your wife for releasing you to come and serve us this weekend.” What? Were you in a cage and your wife let you run free? Be released from that language.
You say, “Mmmmmmm” and nod your head with a deep meditative look on your face, when someone shares a Scripture or an encouragement.
You call everybody “brother” or “sister.” “Brother Ted, Brother Bob, could you come forth with the offering baskets now?” “Sister Jane, this tofu is absolutely divine.” You feel really hip when you call someone “Bro.”
All your TV illustrations are from Leave it to Beaver or The Andy Griffith Show. Eddie Haskell is your supreme example of a sinner, and Beaver’s Mom the supreme example of a godly wife. And you talk kind of like Wally.
You say, “Us Christian folk.” For example, “After the meeting we’ll be having coffee and donuts in the fellowship hall, because us Christian folk love to eat.”
You think it’s funny to say, “Please turn to Hezekiah 8:88.”
You think you’re really relating to the teens when you tell them about the Carmen concert you attended once.
(Read the entire thing of 'Don't call me Rev... But "Your Highness" is OK')
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