I say this because I have just been told about a local church that is in a bit of a mess after the previous leader came to the end of a very long time 'in charge' (30 years). The thing is there will be an interregnum of about a year before a replacement will be found. Meetings before his departure laid down some plans for dealing with this interregnum (preaching, pastoring, worship, seeking the replacement, dividing up the responsibilities)
So far so good.
The thing is he is still floating about and popping in to the office and occasionally coming to the communion services. He has officially made another church His church.
Because he has been around for so long, some people are overwhelmed by him and his opinions and 'constructive criticisms', when he turns up and this is causing trouble when the current leadership meetings take place.
Should he have promised just to keep away?
What do others think?
Have you experienced this issue?
So far so good.
The thing is he is still floating about and popping in to the office and occasionally coming to the communion services. He has officially made another church His church.
Because he has been around for so long, some people are overwhelmed by him and his opinions and 'constructive criticisms', when he turns up and this is causing trouble when the current leadership meetings take place.
Should he have promised just to keep away?
What do others think?
Have you experienced this issue?