Joe and Ken, thanks for your prayers and understanding. It is going to be an interesting ride. True enough, sometimes people leave no matter what. To clarify, folks are most frustrated that hte new guy seems to be doing what everyone disliked about old SP… too much change too fast.

I wish I could post what I responded to this young lady. Essentially it was “will you please join me in praying for our new pastor and taking anything you have that’s negative and taking it directly to him.”

Thanks again.

Transitioning to a new Sr. Pastor is never easy, especially if the previous one was there for a long time and well loved. We went through this process 2.5 years ago. It does take time, prayer, and understanding, and no matter what unfortunately some people will leave. I’ll add you, your pastor, and church to my prayers too.

I will keep that pastor in my prayers, and your church too!!!