tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20587008.post8191308630088671695..comments2024-01-25T03:56:02.403-08:00Comments on Presbyterian Bloggers: Sunday Devotions: AmbitionsMirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16380861596539183040noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20587008.post-11351576202017224422008-01-16T21:11:00.000-08:002008-01-16T21:11:00.000-08:00I don't think that choosing to leave one congregat...I don't think that choosing to leave one congregation to pastor another is strictly a function of ambition.<BR/><BR/>My father has often talked about being called by God to perform a particular mission at a particular church. Sometimes, I believe, that mission can be accomplished. Sometimes, both the pastor and the congregation can further their spiritual growth through a change.<BR/><BR/>Other factors affect moves too, like spousal job changes, need of specialized schooling for children, changing communities, etc.<BR/><BR/>I agree with a lot of what you write about ambition, but I don't think it's the only reason that most pastors don't spend their careers with one congregation. (And while I do believe that stability and dependability in pastoral leadership are important, I don't think they're <I>always</I> for the best.)Sarahlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658866017847046987noreply@blogger.com