[bit.listserv.christia] An ordinary man - LHA

LHARANGO@OWUCOMCN (Lauren Arango) (02/28/90)

>                                              ... many congregations
>expect their pastors to be super-human and super-spiritual, able to
>overcome any adversity on his own.  Whether they do this consciously or
>not, many churches do it.  He isn't a superman.  He's an ordinary man
>with a call on his life.

And sometimes, the "he" is a "she"!  I try not to be picky about exclusive
language, but let's not forget the many wonderful ministers, pastors, and
priests out there, working for the glory of God, who also happen to be
*women*.

                                        God's peace,
                                        Lauren