I wholeheartedly agree with the picture below.
It has happened to me a few times over my time in the pastorate.
But, let me also add: “Or blame you over something petty and leave the church.”
Because clearly, it can never be the church members fault. Ever.
And because it’s never the church members fault then reconciliation will not occur.
I also think it is a matter of respect. People just do not respect the pastor anymore. We just don’t matter to people any longer.
I tweeted this out awhile back:
I guess it is just the sign of the times.
Take care,
Scott