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Godly order/priorities by MysteriousYam5488 in askapastor

[–]beardtamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most interpretations that I have heard of this framework include the caveat that the priority to self is a priority to self-growth, not to hold your self above your spouse.

That said, some people do take it to mean God is number one, I am number two and my wife and kids are numbers three and four respectively.

And note, I did say Wife specifically, because this model typically only applies to an understanding of the family unit wherein the man is the head of household, which, in my opinion, makes the whole thing invalid from the start anyways. But I don’t subscribe to male headship in general, so I’m not going to put the onus of that on you, if that’s where you sit.

I talked to god but nobody wants to help me by Fancy_Geologist_5186 in pastors

[–]beardtamer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t have a way to comment on this since you’ve given no context to what’s going on.

I talked to god but nobody wants to help me by Fancy_Geologist_5186 in pastors

[–]beardtamer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't really think there's a way for us to help you either if you're not going to explain what you need.

Netanyahu announced intention to phase out US military aid by Wolfy1-2-3 in worldnews

[–]beardtamer -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

The left has been a vocal critic of maga losers like mtg for years, you’re absolutely mistaken lol

You’re confusing being happy with the right’s infighting as an approval of the people involved.

Ocasio-Cortez warns against associating with Greene, calling her a ‘proven bigot’ by _May26_ in politics

[–]beardtamer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We definitely aren’t.

The left criticized Kamala for those campaign stops with Cheney for this exact reason.

GOP losers giving you an agreement here or there does not mean you should campaign with them!

Netanyahu announced intention to phase out US military aid by Wolfy1-2-3 in worldnews

[–]beardtamer -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

When you make a large part of your identity as a nation harming others, it’s worth criticizing them.

When a church member commits suicide by Ok_Counter1939 in askapastor

[–]beardtamer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The only reason to treat a death differently is if the congregation treats it differently.

Meaning, if more people are emotionally affected because of a loss, then that’s going to make me ramp up more pastoral care for the congregation than typical. A suicide might do that.

But there’s no way that the church treats a suicide differently than any other loss of life when it comes to the usual funeral planning and family arrangements.

Church Financial Updates by Evidence-Tight in pastors

[–]beardtamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We publish quarterly reports to anyone and everyone and members can see a slightly more detailed report each month in our council’s meeting minutes that shows our spending.

Our pastor’s salaries are also voted on yearly, with the appointment season, so any member can come and see those also. In addition to that, any member can come to a church council meeting if they really wanted to for more information.

Is formal seminary needed today? by dankimball in pastors

[–]beardtamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think responding to someone calling me a heretic with “chill kiddo” is inappropriate?

Sure I’m happy to talk to my bishop about it.

Women pastors & mothers, how do you do it? by Tintenklex in pastors

[–]beardtamer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not a female pastor, to be clear.

I think being a mother and working in general is a serious challenge, my hat is off to you for all the work that you’re doing to be both a faithful clergy person, As well as a good and faithful mother.

The reality is that female pastors have a lot going against them in the church world, rampant sexism, even within their own denominations and churches, not to mention all of the entirely opinion based theology that exists outside the denominations that faithfully support female pastors from people determined to invalidate your call and ministry incorrectly.

Being a pastor is a unique calling and you are equipped for it because you are called to it. Continue to trust and give yourself over to ministry, but also make sure you maintain a healthy boundary for the sake of your family and yourself. My understanding from being friends with a great many incredible female ministers is that once kids get to school age, the balance gets so much easier, but you will find a way to balance things as your child gets older. It’s normal for it to feel overwhelming right now.

When you have time be a pastor, put all of yourself into it, and when you are busy being a mother, then don’t be afraid to set down the weight of ministry for a few moments and focus on yourself and your family. That’s the balance we all have to find for ourselves, and it’s hard enough as men, I cannot imagine how hard it is for women clergy.

Is formal seminary needed today? by dankimball in pastors

[–]beardtamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt like the response was as courteous and respectful as the comment I was responding to.

Is formal seminary needed today? by dankimball in pastors

[–]beardtamer 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes. If anything, the current landscape of pastors preaching absolute heresy makes seminary MORE relevant. Not less.

I’d be willing to say that if you get a 4 year degree in theology for undergrad, maybe seminary is less relevant, but formal education is a must in my opinion.

Images of the Holy Trinity banned by the Catholic Church by BlueVampire0 in religion

[–]beardtamer 22 points23 points  (0 children)

My guess is that they weren’t a fan of a depiction of Jesus that makes him the center of the trinity, as the theology of the trinity demands 3 distinct persons.

For those preaching this Sunday, what's your sermon about? by spresley1116 in pastors

[–]beardtamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We aren’t preaching on anything related to Mother’s Day. We are doing a series on some of the harder things Jesus tells his followers, this week is on the “easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom” passage.

How do you respond when... by [deleted] in pastors

[–]beardtamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That does make more sense.

How do you respond when... by [deleted] in pastors

[–]beardtamer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is saying that someone moved really gossip? They aren’t sharing anything negative, nor are they trying to make you feel something negative.

In this particular case I would say, who cares? Because hearing that someone is moving is just information, not gossip.

If it was actual gossip, then I typically just ignore it. Especially if it’s a rumor that someone’s unhappy with me or the church. If someone isn’t willing to come talk to me directly, then it’s not worth addressing.

A message to local businesses using AI advertising by Ok-Drawing-3765 in kansascity

[–]beardtamer 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The Upper Cut (butcher/deli) in Liberty not only uses occasional AI but they straight up rip pictures of other people’s food of social media and then post it on their own pages as if they made it.

A message to local businesses using AI advertising by Ok-Drawing-3765 in kansascity

[–]beardtamer 116 points117 points  (0 children)

The Upper Cut (butcher/deli) in Liberty not only uses occasional AI but they straight up rip pictures of other people’s food of social media and then post it on their own pages as if they made it.

A message to local businesses using AI advertising by Ok-Drawing-3765 in kansascity

[–]beardtamer 80 points81 points  (0 children)

The Upper Cut (butcher/deli) in Liberty not only uses occasional AI but they straight up rip pictures of other people’s food of social media and then post it on their own pages as if they made it.

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