Confessions of a Pastor????

You may be thinking, 'Confessions of a Pastor?' Here's your explanation: One night recently I was visiting with someone, sharing with them a moment of my past. As I shared with this person my experience he looked at me and with a loud voice exclaimed, 'You mean I'm not the only one that has felt that way?!' I laughed and simply said, 'No, you're not the only one.' This conversation got me to thinking. You see, I'm a pastor. I've been in and out of ministry for the last 15 years of my life. Some was spent in professional ministry and some was just volunteer work. I've been speaking and teaching since I was in the 9th grade. Since I was a kid I've been one to help people. Give advice. Ask questions. Watch and study others. Through the years of all this living one thing has driven me crazy concerning our American church and religion: it's pretty dishonest and fake. What I mean in saying this is many go to church or claim to believe in God but don't live a life that supports this 'christianity' thing. This is especially true when it comes to pastors. It seems as pastors we are taught to paint a pretty picture of perfection. Because of this people have put pastors on a platform that leaves no room for error or honest mistakes. Because of this state of religion, I bring you 'Confessions of a Pastor.'

Maybe you have felt, as my friend did, that you're the only one dealing with something. Maybe you see all of these church folks walking around like they're perfect...and you wonder. Maybe you turn on the T.V. only to see that smiling face of that next great televangelist. All the while asking yourself, 'Does he really have a clue?' Confessions of a Pastor is allowing you into the mind of pastors.....their real mind. The struggle, the faith, the temptation. I hope through my confessions you will gain hope that life can be lived powerfully......and with a joy that is truly real.

Cheers.

Mitch

I Now Give You..........a Confession!

This idea came to me one night about 45 minutes after laying my head on the pillow. An idea that might just make someone laugh, maybe cry, possibly even help someone gain a new perspective in life. As soon as this idea ran through my mind I popped out of bed, threw my glasses on and walked in the living room to grab my journal. Writing as quickly as possible I began to realize the potential of a blog of this nature. Now, I'm a guy that gets many ideas....almost too many. But this one...well...I'll let you be the judge. Time will tell if this grand idea of mine is as grand as I think it is. Time will tell if it makes you smile, laugh, cry or respond. Until that time I'll confess..........maybe you will too.

I now give you 'Confessions of a Pastor.'

Enjoy.