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David's Harp

Reflecting on Appointments

In preparing my accounts reimbursable forms I realized again the many places the month of May took me – cabinet meetings, introductions for new pastors, conference meetings as well as opportunities to worship in several district congregations including the joy of preaching in one charge. Each time I share in a cabinet meeting I give thanks for the privilege that is mine to serve in the Southeast District. Each time Mary and I worship in one of our churches we are reminded of the blessings we receive from the pastors and laity in this district.

As we gather as the Missouri Annual Conference we give thanks for the ministries of those pastors that will be moving to new appointments:

We welcome to new appointments:

Two appointments are yet to be announced: Ellington and Kennett: Faith-Sumach.

As I reflect upon the appointment process I am thankful for our bishop who continually reminds us that the “mission of the local church comes first.” This is one of the guiding principles as churches and pastors are discussed. There are two challenges that will continue in the near future.

The first challenge is an adequate pool of clergy to serve our fulltime appointments. The second challenge is an adequate pool of persons willing to serve in part-time appointments. What persons in your congregation are you encouraging to consider pastoral ministry? How are you helping persons discern God’s call in his or her life? If your congregation had to provide someone for ministry in order to receive a pastor would you be on the list to receive?

I’m grateful for those in my home church that encouraged me and helped me discern God’s call in my life. Those who become clergy come from local congregations.

David D. Norbury
District Superintendent

 


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