Feeding those leading a flock.
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"At the moment you're chosen for leadership, you're chosen for conflict." #beready #leadership #chosen
Pastor Pasture retweeted
It’s so sad we live in a country so full of bibles and guns but so empty of love and care.
Pastor Pasture retweeted
We tell givers to be mindful of takers
But givers should also be cautious of people who have no gratitude practice.
Not saying, “Thank you,” tells me you’re not used to receiving
and will fumble a giver’s heart.
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Pastor Pasture retweeted
Nothing can separate you from God’s love.
You cannot do anything to earn it.
And it cannot be revoked.
Not by people doin you wrong.
Not by you bein raggedy.
Not by sin.
Not by death.
There is more to you than what you see.
There is more to God’s love than what you know.
Pastor Pasture retweeted
I hope you have a safe, loving, and Jesus-centered faith community to be with today.
If you don’t, or if church just isn’t a healthy space for you right now, I hope you know God’s love for you is not based on church attendance.
God loves you and is with you wherever you are.
Pastor Pasture retweeted
What are some unusual dealbreakers for you?
For me, if you’re super busy, always tired from xyz, stay far away from me and the peaceful life I’ve built.
Spiritual hygiene, esp. rest, is a requirement for me.
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Pastor Pasture retweeted
It is good that our sexual & marriage ethics have taken us past the point of seriously contemplating whether or not we should “give our daughters in marriage” to their abusers.
But that should alert us to the fact that the Bible is NOT our only source of ethics OR theology. 2/2
Pastor Pasture retweeted
We should hope that people who say they uphold a “biblical sexual ethic” & “biblical” marriage are either mistaken or otherwise not tellin the whole truth.
Cuz some of the Bible’s sexual & marriage ethics are 😬😬😬
Deuteronomy 22:28-29?
I’m very glad we reject that today. 1/2
Pastor Pasture retweeted
If a pastor tells you to choose theological commitments over relationships with your children, that’s not just bad advice, it’s spiritual abuse.
It’s also antithetical to the way of Jesus.
He didn’t tell us to love our doctrine and dogmas.
He told us to love each another.
Pastor Pasture retweeted
It takes a minimum of 5 years to become trusted as the pastor. There are no shortcuts.
So, settle in and give yourself to shepherding that flock.
Funerals. Hospital visits. Widows homes. Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.
Learn to love the grind.
Pastor Pasture retweeted
The Evangelical obsession with Israel is not only theological malpractice. It is morally evil. It is not rooted in the gospels but whiteness, ignorance, and power. As a Christian, that’s NOT the only position. You can stand with innocent citizens and against immoral oppression.
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People can be astounded by your purpose, and even your passion, but not care for your personhood.
Church folks, especially, should be mindful of this when pouring, pouring, pouring.
Don’t you deserve to refuel before puttering around on empty?
Pastor Pasture retweeted
The way of Jesus has never been conquest.
The way of Columbus was anti-Christ.
Christians should be at the forefront of the decolonization movement.
Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay
cnn.com/us/indigenous-people…
Pastor Pasture retweeted
You don’t have to give long, drawn-out explanations for why people, places, or things are a NO for you.
I don’t like it.
I don’t feel safe there.
I don’t like who I am with them.
You don’t have to justify or qualify any of this.
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Pastor Pasture retweeted
Hey friends, esp. clergy folks, I need advice!
I’m supposed to wear a stole for my ordination ceremony. I’ve never worn a stole before. 🙃
Does anyone know of a shop that makes stoles, maybe custom designs? Something to express my heritage, theology, beliefs, work? #thankyou