Should i tell the paster that i'm looking for a church?

Leonidus · 04-09-2008, 06:43 PM

Hi there,

I have plans to check out another church. But After the service when i meet the paster should i tell him that i'm looking for a church?

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Housesitter · 04-09-2008, 06:56 PM

Yes. That way you can make an appointment to meet him and ask questions.

Whirlwind · 04-09-2008, 07:09 PM

I was going to say no - keep it a secret...but House's idea makes all the sense in the world.

Vex · 04-09-2008, 07:20 PM

Whether you tell your pastor depends on if telling him can be constructive. I doubt it can be. Instead, why don't you just ask him about what's bothering you instead of telling him that you're going to leave?

Housesitter · 04-09-2008, 07:22 PM

I thought Leo was meaning to tell the Pastor of the church he is visiting and thinking of joining.

Leonidus · 04-09-2008, 07:32 PM

I asked a doubtfull question becuase, I dont want get caught to seductive speech where the paster talks like his church is better and NOT leaving me to make that decision.

Last church i have been to in my first day i met the paster after having some talk he gave me a book called "The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren" FOR FREE. In my head i was wondering this is like trying to win a child by giving candy. He know i like sermon materials. I did not reject the book i said TY and accept the book. But i dont feel like home in that church...? I dont know why?

I told him several time i need baptism. He has given me a time the week before easter but i didnt go for it. May be i was shy to stand infront of people to confess and being witnessed.

I said to him this is my first ever church and i did not say that i was browsing for church. May be he figured that!

Housesitter · 04-09-2008, 07:34 PM

That church may not be the right one for you but don't judge him because he gave you a good Christian book. He may have felt that it would be a real help in your spiritual journey.
In my life I have often given people books. Not as a bribe but to be a blessing to them.

Leonidus · 04-09-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Housesitter

That church may not be the right one for you but don't judge him because he gave you a good Christian book. He may have felt that it would be a real help in your spiritual journey.
In my life I have often given people books. Not as a bribe but to be a blessing to them.

The paster is a good person, he invited me to dinner and we talked about bible. Then he took me to a bible learnig group about faith. But he asked me few questions during dinner that offended me personally. I Ignored them. Basically i was so excited becuase of the questions that i had he couldnt have his dinner properly. lol... However In that faith group discussion i was insulted and accused by certain slurs by those attendees in that group. I just dont felt like joining that group.

Boanerges · 04-09-2008, 10:07 PM

Then it may not be for you my brother. Do not let other poeples flesh hinder you form seeking God's will for you life.

Leonidus · 04-10-2008, 05:35 AM

Then how i'm going to find a church. There are heaps of church in CHristchurch New Zealand. At this time it's like try and see. Well if i speak to every paster in every church they will listen to my speech. They they would give me some material may be to attract me to that church and i will get popular as some one who attends every church and quit in every 3rd day lol.

Finding a church is difficult than finding a job!

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