(grin), Now they have common mega-church annexed facilitated Jumbotrons MILES away from each other. I am sorry that your loved one has struggled, and hope that things have improved for all in your circle. This decision might be related to the law suit mentioned in this 9/7 sbcvoices item: https://sbcvoices.com/houston-chronicles-long-article-on-sbc-autonomy-can-the-sbc-maintain-its-non-liability-in-abuse-cases/. 3/6/2023 5:08 PM. Here are some more ideas on how to Bless Your Pastor. Well, bless their dear hearts. Real-time social media posts from local businesses and organizations across Northern Virginia, powered by Friends2Follow. In a concrete cathedral at the edge of a freeway, several generations of Los Angeles civic leaders mourned former Mayor Richard J. Riordan at a Friday afternoon Mass. Younger members are socially conscious and expect the church to address current issues. I dont know what their agendas are, but I would like to see anyone legitimately defend a shepherd who lives 1000s of miles from his flock. Are you now judging her thoughts on the matter? Id rather not talk about this lady without something concrete. My impression from a recent sbcvoices post and comments thereto is that there is concern that SBC entities that have no formal authority over local congregations (and therefore no ability to impose wise policies) might come under legal attack because they may have more resources than local congregations have. NorthRidge Audio Podcast NorthRidge Church Religion & Spirituality 4.6 72 Ratings; As a church, our mission is simple: Wake the World Up to Jesus. He planted Cross Point in Nashville, TN in 2002 and it grew to six campuses and 7,500 people. Ownership - Summer Series - Pete Wilson - 6/6/21 - YouTube Thank you for responding. When members joined the church decades ago, officials gave them a box of donation envelopes and expected them to serve on committees and attend services on Sunday mornings, James said. ++++++++++++. I inquired why there had been no announcement when the SBC minister directory was scrubbed from from the denominations website last week, and got a reply yesterday: We are constantly making changes to the website which we do not announce. Hoffman described James as a gifted, visionary leader who has never become complacent in his mission. Go Fish! Maybe we should do the same. To answer the original question, if the pastor is coming from a distant area, he (or she, in some churches) may need time to arrange for family to move, change schools (maybe the call is near the end of a school year, so the children would stay until school year end).