Comments on: Called to the Ministry? http://www.joethorn.net/2007/05/09/called-to-the-ministry/ theology. church. culture. life. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Randy http://www.joethorn.net/2007/05/09/called-to-the-ministry/#comment-3274 Randy Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:54:19 +0000 http://www.joethorn.net/2007/05/09/called-to-the-ministry/#comment-3274 I get the same response when trying to seek guidance about the mininstry. So many that I encounter say "stay away" as if it is some type of role that is akin to punishment. I read and hear so much negativity regarding full time ministry that I can't help but think this is why we are seeing the numbers of young men and women enter declining rapidly. I get the same response when trying to seek guidance about the mininstry. So many that I encounter say “stay away” as if it is some type of role that is akin to punishment. I read and hear so much negativity regarding full time ministry that I can’t help but think this is why we are seeing the numbers of young men and women enter declining rapidly.

]]> By: Tom Harper http://www.joethorn.net/2007/05/09/called-to-the-ministry/#comment-3273 Tom Harper Wed, 23 May 2007 13:00:38 +0000 http://www.joethorn.net/2007/05/09/called-to-the-ministry/#comment-3273 Good stuff - this is a topic I'm passionate about. I just published a book called "Career Crossover: Leaving the Marketplace for Ministry" that helps people discern their calling & make the leap (you can find it on Amazon, published by B&H Books) or e-mail me at tom@churchcentral.com. Good stuff – this is a topic I’m passionate about. I just published a book called “Career Crossover: Leaving the Marketplace for Ministry” that helps people discern their calling & make the leap (you can find it on Amazon, published by B&H Books) or e-mail me at tom@churchcentral.com.

]]> By: Said at Southern Seminary » Top Ten Posts For The Weekend http://www.joethorn.net/2007/05/09/called-to-the-ministry/#comment-3272 Said at Southern Seminary » Top Ten Posts For The Weekend Fri, 11 May 2007 05:23:06 +0000 http://www.joethorn.net/2007/05/09/called-to-the-ministry/#comment-3272 [...] Called to the Ministry? and So, you’re thinking of being a pastor? from joethorn.net. More wise counsel from SBTS grad and pastor Joe Thorn. [...] [...] Called to the Ministry? and So, you’re thinking of being a pastor? from joethorn.net. More wise counsel from SBTS grad and pastor Joe Thorn. [...]

]]> By: Josh http://www.joethorn.net/2007/05/09/called-to-the-ministry/#comment-3271 Josh Fri, 11 May 2007 01:47:30 +0000 http://www.joethorn.net/2007/05/09/called-to-the-ministry/#comment-3271 Oh I see you've answered most of my questions before I asked them...helps if you read the rest I guess. Its amazing how many pastors I've talked to about this who sort of bluster and fuss their way through an explanation that sounds as if they're making it up as they go. Thanks for the clarity. Josh "...the word of God is not <a href="http://unbound.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">bound</a>." --2 Timothy 2:9 Oh I see you’ve answered most of my questions before I asked them…helps if you read the rest I guess.

Its amazing how many pastors I’ve talked to about this who sort of bluster and fuss their way through an explanation that sounds as if they’re making it up as they go. Thanks for the clarity.

Josh
“…the word of God is not bound.”
–2 Timothy 2:9

]]> By: Chris (the other) http://www.joethorn.net/2007/05/09/called-to-the-ministry/#comment-3270 Chris (the other) Thu, 10 May 2007 16:00:36 +0000 http://www.joethorn.net/2007/05/09/called-to-the-ministry/#comment-3270 Joe, wanted to mention an excellent resources that is dead on this first point. About 4 years ago Piper published a book through Broadman & Holman titled "Brothers we are not professionals." I'm sure many here may know of this book. I am not a pastor and this book caused me to A) thank God that He did not call me to pastoral ministry and B) appreciate and support my pastor in ways I would have never considered before. I think the book has great perspective for all who profess Christ, but certianly serves as a strong reminder to those pastors who get swept up in the prestige of rapidly growing and mega-churches. Its pretty blount about kingdom vs. Kingdom (big K) building. On a broader personal note....Thank you to all you pastors who read this blog and serve God and your people - regardles of the church's size - with a humble heart. I pray that you'll be richly blessed with the fullness of the presence of the Holy Spirit revealing to you the heart and mind of Christ in discerning ways to lead your people so that they may fully glorify Him. Joe, wanted to mention an excellent resources that is dead on this first point. About 4 years ago Piper published a book through Broadman & Holman titled “Brothers we are not professionals.” I’m sure many here may know of this book. I am not a pastor and this book caused me to A) thank God that He did not call me to pastoral ministry and B) appreciate and support my pastor in ways I would have never considered before.

I think the book has great perspective for all who profess Christ, but certianly serves as a strong reminder to those pastors who get swept up in the prestige of rapidly growing and mega-churches. Its pretty blount about kingdom vs. Kingdom (big K) building.

On a broader personal note….Thank you to all you pastors who read this blog and serve God and your people – regardles of the church’s size – with a humble heart. I pray that you’ll be richly blessed with the fullness of the presence of the Holy Spirit revealing to you the heart and mind of Christ in discerning ways to lead your people so that they may fully glorify Him.

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