For real and deep appreciation, the term "shout out" just seems to diminish the accolad by a degree or two.
Of course, maybe social media or the radio isn't the best place for deep sentiments.
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is keep going in the face of no obvious fruit. We have to trust Him to work in hearts and be faithful to our callings.
I find it unsettling (at best) when I meet with career student ministers and they talk of the need to protect their time and set boundaries.
They speak of literally getting upset when their (volunteer) leaders communicate with them after hours… as if most of them have a choice.
@SmallChurchYP
This, sadly, rings SO true.
And the small church doesn't even have the funds for snacks anymore. Even with a revival going on in the youth community.
Just saw a job posting for a PT ($10 hr) position that requires the candidate to be at least 1/2 way to their masters degree…
I was thinking my decades in ministry could be a gateway to a career. As each day passes that is more and more unrealistic.
I've been off Twitter for quite a while. Thought I was going to be in vocational ministry rather than volunteer. Apparently that was a ridiculous thought. One church chose a fresh-out-of-seminary "kid" with no experience who admitted to the position being a stepping stone. #Ugh
I taught for years to not place your trust in modern day heros of the faith, because they can let you down…
I guess I didn't listen to my own advice. I'm reeling over recent allegations, to the point of being nauseous. #PrayForTheChurch