Meeting Other Pastors by Michael Mckinley
Encouragement by Michael Mckinley for pastors to meet each other.
One thing that surprises me most about being a pastor is how few of the evangelical pastors in the area know each other. Maybe it’s different in a small town, but in a megalopolis like Northern Virginia with hundreds of churches and church plants it is certainly the case.
It’s a shame, because if they believe the same gospel, we are all on the same team. I have made it a goal to meet one pastor every month, and I would encourage you to do the same. It’s easy:
1. Make a list of gospel churches in your area. Use Google to get started if you need to. You can get a pretty good sense from a church’s website.
2. Choose a church, and then pray for them, privately or in your corporate gatherings or (preferably) both.
3. Email the pastor letting him know that you are praying for him and inviting him for a cup of coffee.
4. Let the camaraderie commence.
I have found that the Lord has used some men to encourage and challenge me. In other cases, the Lord has used me to encourage and challenge them. In every case, God is honored when we link arms with our brothers in Christ. [