Greeting, About 18 months ago after return from some time off from the Ministry,I was put out of a church,that I pastored by the Deacon who inform me that they no longer wanted me there. The police was called, and inform that the church was in their name(Deacon) and they wanted me off the property. The membership was told that they had NO input,comments,or say-so, this was their decision. This has been very difficult for me to accept,and move forward. Last July we started a New Ministry but the growth of the church as been slow.There are several of the old members from the old church are with me,and they have been a blessing to my life.No matter how I try to move forward in the Ministry and in life,the pain of what happen is still there. I feel like God is mad with me,and it was MY fault that they put me out the church. When I see some of the old member from the church it is good and painful to see them,especially when I hear of how UNHAPPY they are still being there.(Why do they stay then?) The situation has not only effected me,but my wife and kids. I love people and the Ministry of Pastoring, and "I live to preach,and not preach to live." I ask that you pray for me that God will reveal WHY this had to happen,and for the growth and strength of our New Church and me as a man,Christian,father,husband,and pastor. Bless you, and I welcome your comments.Thanks.

If you don't know all the reason why it happened, then God did not call you to minister. One cannot starts ministering out of feelings, he has to be called by God to do so. If you have done it out of your will then this is the results. On the other hand, God is teaching you a lesson and you must continually pray for all those who come against you in Jesus' name. Bless them and do not hold any grudges or unforgiveness and hurtful feelings in your heart. If you are asking WHY, you are not ready. You must hear from God speaking to you. You will know when God speak to you. You will hear His audible voice and not just feelings when God the Father truly calls you to do something. Spend time with God alone for days, nights, hours however it will take to hear God. He will speak with you if you seek Him diligently with all your heart and soul. God bless in Jesus' name.

(08-03-2013 09:54 AM)Guest Wrote:  If you don't know all the reason why it happened, then God did not call you to minister. One cannot starts ministering out of feelings, he has to be called by God to do so. If you have done it out of your will then this is the results. On the other hand, God is teaching you a lesson and you must continually pray for all those who come against you in Jesus' name. Bless them and do not hold any grudges or unforgiveness and hurtful feelings in your heart. If you are asking WHY, you are not ready. You must hear from God speaking to you. You will know when God speak to you. You will hear His audible voice and not just feelings when God the Father truly calls you to do something. Spend time with God alone for days, nights, hours however it will take to hear God. He will speak with you if you seek Him diligently with all your heart and soul. God bless in Jesus' name.

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I'm very sure God has called me to the Ministry. The concern I have is after 10 yes of Pastoring this particular church,WHY would this happen. There was no Biblical grounds for dismissial,only dislike from the decons. To go to the extend of a public display and try to destroy my name and character is why it is painful. The new ministry is the continual call of my ministry to God's people,not one out of feelings. Believe me I'm sure, that I'm called by God,but I'm still a human being with feelings.

Okay. I was speaking in the Spirit and you did not understand. Don't you understand the parables of our Lord Jesus.

Guest Post #1: Think about what happened to these Apostles of our Lord Jesus during their ministry.

Apostle James - killed by a sword
Apostle Peter - crucified head downward
Apostle Andrew - hanged on an olive tree at Patrae
Postle Thomas - he was thrust through with pine spears, tormented with red-hot plates, and burned alive
Apostle Philip - tortured and then crucified
Apostle Matthew - beheaded at Nad-Davar
Apostle Nathanael (Bartholomew) - flayed and then crucified
Apostle James the Lesser - beaten to death with a fuller's club to the head
Aspotle Simon the Zealot - crucified by a governor in Syria
Apostle Judas Thaddeus - beaten with sticks
Apostle Matthias - he was thrown into boiling oil before the Latin Gate
Apostle Paul - beheaded at the hands of the Roman Emperor of Nero in Rome


How bad and how hurt are you being persecuted by your church and members?

WHY? ...demons are behind it. You should have known this in your spirit if you had in the infilling of the Holy Spirit. I'm not saying to you that you are not to feel hurt, but you are to forgive right away and move on in our Lord Jesus. If you are still feeling hurt then you have not forgiven them wholeheartedly. I have been hurt beyond comprehension but I'm still alive and had forgiven all those that hurt me.