Comments on: Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? http://churchtechmatters.com/2006/06/14/why-cant-we-all-just-get-along/ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:44:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Steve Hoffman http://churchtechmatters.com/2006/06/14/why-cant-we-all-just-get-along/#comment-406 Steve Hoffman Thu, 24 May 2007 20:25:23 +0000 http://churchtechmatters.com/2006/06/14/why-cant-we-all-just-get-along/#comment-406 I have always started with the idea that pastors are appointed by God to service, and go from there. But they are people too, and need friends, confidants, etc. I have always enjoyed my friendships with pastors. Do more than give a hug. Be their friend!! I have always started with the idea that pastors are appointed by God to service, and go from there. But they are people too, and need friends, confidants, etc. I have always enjoyed my friendships with pastors.

Do more than give a hug. Be their friend!!

]]> By: Jeremy http://churchtechmatters.com/2006/06/14/why-cant-we-all-just-get-along/#comment-405 Jeremy Sun, 18 Jun 2006 03:15:39 +0000 http://churchtechmatters.com/2006/06/14/why-cant-we-all-just-get-along/#comment-405 Christians arguing, gossiping, serving the church or God for selfish reasons, lack of prayer, not accepting the vision of their pastor (if God "led" them to attend a certain church, not willing to seek God for His purpose for them, etc. <i>is</i> unfortunate. Yes, Jim, why can't we all get along? Sometimes, we forget to take time to see the big picture. Sometimes we'd rather let our pride and self-initiated missions get in the way. Sometimes we get complacent in our position God has given us in the church. There are many reasons we let the cares of this world draw us away from God's purpose. What can we do? Personally, I think one way is to have a class (maybe part of an introductory church membership class or regularly scheduled sunday school class) to discuss: ways the enemy attacks the church and how he can use church members to accomplish his will, discuss how important supporting the pastor is - through prayer, edification, service, or act of kindness - discuss the different roles of church members, discuss ways to prevent acts of pride and selfless, etc. Education is key! Since this is a tech-related blog, I'll use the analogy of using education in corporate environments to help keep networks secure. Education is a must to ensure employees are aware of the importance of network security by not sharing passwords, not sharing important company information with non-employees, how they can work together to keep critical information secure, and so on. Thanks for bringing this topic to the table because I think it one that should be discussed so we don't forget how easy it can be for the enemy to get his way. Blessings! Christians arguing, gossiping, serving the church or God for selfish reasons, lack of prayer, not accepting the vision of their pastor (if God “led” them to attend a certain church, not willing to seek God for His purpose for them, etc. is unfortunate. Yes, Jim, why can’t we all get along? Sometimes, we forget to take time to see the big picture. Sometimes we’d rather let our pride and self-initiated missions get in the way. Sometimes we get complacent in our position God has given us in the church. There are many reasons we let the cares of this world draw us away from God’s purpose.

What can we do? Personally, I think one way is to have a class (maybe part of an introductory church membership class or regularly scheduled sunday school class) to discuss: ways the enemy attacks the church and how he can use church members to accomplish his will, discuss how important supporting the pastor is – through prayer, edification, service, or act of kindness – discuss the different roles of church members, discuss ways to prevent acts of pride and selfless, etc. Education is key! Since this is a tech-related blog, I’ll use the analogy of using education in corporate environments to help keep networks secure. Education is a must to ensure employees are aware of the importance of network security by not sharing passwords, not sharing important company information with non-employees, how they can work together to keep critical information secure, and so on.

Thanks for bringing this topic to the table because I think it one that should be discussed so we don’t forget how easy it can be for the enemy to get his way. Blessings!

]]> By: Stuart Cowen http://churchtechmatters.com/2006/06/14/why-cant-we-all-just-get-along/#comment-404 Stuart Cowen Thu, 15 Jun 2006 01:50:36 +0000 http://churchtechmatters.com/2006/06/14/why-cant-we-all-just-get-along/#comment-404 There can be no bigger AMEN! Very well put, Jim. <em>-- Former volunteer of a mega-church that recently divided</em> There can be no bigger AMEN! Very well put, Jim.
– Former volunteer of a mega-church that recently divided

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