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Posted: 4/23/2017 3:27:25 PM EDT

I have to admit, I have long felt the calling to the ministry. I started as a Youth Leader in 2004, did a ministry internship in youth ministry in 2007, and was licensed as a minister in state of Virginia in 2008. I spent some time as a youth pastor. Did a lot of pulpit supply along the years, and even some interim pastor work. Now I find my ministry in a new chapter, and I'm thrilled. It's a humbling experience. I just needed to share some thoughts. thanks for reading

Posted: 4/23/2017 3:30:08 PM EDT

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Congratulations. How big is your congregation?

Posted: 4/23/2017 3:35:13 PM EDT

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John, forgotten location.
I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep and my sheep know me.

Congrats

Posted: 4/23/2017 3:47:26 PM EDT

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Our weekly average attendance is 61. When I started it was in the 20's

Posted: 4/23/2017 3:48:03 PM EDT

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John, forgotten location.
I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep and my sheep know me.

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HE is The Good Shepherd!

Thanks!

Posted: 4/23/2017 4:29:54 PM EDT

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congratulations

Posted: 4/23/2017 5:47:25 PM EDT

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Thank you!

Posted: 4/23/2017 5:51:04 PM EDT

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Congrats

Posted: 4/23/2017 6:15:34 PM EDT

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Congratulations!
Our prayers will remain with you!!!

Posted: 4/23/2017 6:34:20 PM EDT

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Congrats!

Question though...who voted you in? I always thought that a minister or preacher was assigned by the head office, or simply started his or her own church.

Posted: 4/23/2017 6:47:53 PM EDT

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Thanks!

Posted: 4/23/2017 6:52:42 PM EDT

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Congrats!

Question though...who voted you in? I always thought that a minister or preacher was assigned by the head office, or simply started his or her own church.

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In most Baptist churches, the Pastor serves at the request of the congregation. The congregation calls the Pastor, and if the Pastor agrees, a vote is taken. Some Baptist churches have a required percentage of positive votes in order to be voted in as Pastor.

Posted: 4/23/2017 7:34:51 PM EDT

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Congratulations.

As a fellow Baptist, some advice is to stick to the scripture no matter what.

Political correctness and sugar coating sin seems to be the real popular nowadays. Don't add or take away from the gospel.

Don't do it.

May God guide you.

Posted: 4/23/2017 7:39:13 PM EDT

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Congratulations.

As a fellow Baptist, some advice is to stick to the scripture no matter what.

Political correctness and sugar coating sin seems to be the real popular nowadays. Don't add or take away from the gospel.

Don't do it.

May God guide you.

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Thanks! I'm a conservative Baptist, so i have little tolerance for the condition of which you speak.

Posted: 4/23/2017 9:49:10 PM EDT

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Considering the times we live in.

Very much this ^^^^^

Bless you and stay true brother.

Posted: 4/23/2017 10:00:49 PM EDT

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Hi, congratulations. Where did you attend seminary if you don't mind me asking? The Church that I attend is pastored by a professor at SBTS.

Posted: 4/23/2017 10:18:05 PM EDT

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Andersonville Theological Seminary. It's a small school, but faithful to scripture

Posted: 4/23/2017 10:22:37 PM EDT

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Great news!

Posted: 4/23/2017 11:51:50 PM EDT

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Crescent Hill?

Posted: 4/24/2017 8:02:21 AM EDT

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No, Ashland in Lexington.

Posted: 4/24/2017 8:33:23 AM EDT

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Congratulations Brother.

As a Baptist may I recommend to you a book on Baptist history that changed my life, and my convictions on being a Baptist When I got saved I became a Baptist because it was where I was when I first heard a clear presentation of the Gospel, after reading this book several years later I am now a Baptist by conviction.

America in Crimson Red by Doctor Jame Beller

America in Crimson Red

Pastor Beller has gone on to be with the Lord, but was a great inspiration to me on Baptist History and was also a great man to hear preach.

Posted: 4/24/2017 9:24:41 AM EDT

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Eh, that joke fell flat. Seminary humor. Crescent Hill and SBTS doesn't have the best relationship any more.

Im a SBTS alum. Your pastor started teaching after I left but I've heard pretty good things about him.

Posted: 4/24/2017 11:06:30 AM EDT

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I googled that church....I was a little concerned...I see why their relationship isn't top notch. I now get the joke.

Posted: 4/24/2017 11:14:44 AM EDT

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Congratulations.

As a fellow Baptist, some advice is to stick to the scripture no matter what.

Political correctness and sugar coating sin seems to be the real popular nowadays. Don't add or take away from the gospel.

Don't do it.

May God guide you.

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Not a Baptist, but agree 1000% with this

Posted: 4/24/2017 11:51:02 AM EDT

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Congratulations Brother.

As a Baptist may I recommend to you a book on Baptist history that changed my life, and my convictions on being a Baptist When I got saved I became a Baptist because it was where I was when I first heard a clear presentation of the Gospel, after reading this book several years later I am now a Baptist by conviction.

America in Crimson Red by Doctor Jame Beller

America in Crimson Red

Pastor Beller has gone on to be with the Lord, but was a great inspiration to me on Baptist History and was also a great man to hear preach.

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Thanks! I'll get a copy!

Posted: 4/24/2017 11:53:12 AM EDT

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Are you guys talking about:

Southwestern

Southeastern

Southern

Baptist Theological Seminary??

Posted: 4/24/2017 11:56:17 AM EDT

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Southwestern

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Southern

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Southern. Great school.

Posted: 4/27/2017 1:14:42 PM EDT

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Congrats, keep your head up and follow only the path.

Posted: 4/29/2017 7:28:15 AM EDT

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Congrats and may our Lord Jesus richly bless you.

I remember your board introduction and egg hunt at the White House threads and enjoy your posts.

Keep us updated on how things go.

Posted: 4/29/2017 9:10:12 AM EDT

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Thanks!

Posted: 4/29/2017 4:56:36 PM EDT

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Praise, God!

We in the faith community commend you!

You've got an awesome name to live up to, PAUL!

Posted: 4/29/2017 7:20:57 PM EDT

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Congratulations!

Posted: 4/30/2017 3:16:07 PM EDT

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Congratulations Paul

I would never presume to tell you how to walk your walk, but having been a part of three church starts one thing i have learned is kindness to one another being stressed is important
if you can't be kind to your brother or sister, you are not welcome here in fact you will be escorted out has been preached a time or two, guard against dissension, be ruthless to stamp it out

"Its His loving kindness that leads us to repentance"