Upon studying the data, our leadership team found that quite a number of people showed upon on the volunteer lists of several departments. There was one woman, for example, who helped in the youth, Christian education, benevolence, art, and drama departments. She was at the church night and day. Concerned, I asked to meet with her following one of our services. She was a married woman with children, and I sensed there was a reason behind her excessive serving.
Most people can barely manage one ministry, much less five.
Susan was already rattled by the fact that I wanted to talk with her. You know, many people believe that we pastors can read their minds. Jim and I are pretty certain we're going to get a divorce, and I'm so emotionally ray that I can hardly stand to be around the kids with all their noise and activity. No one can serve in five ministries. And your service here at the church sounds like a way of avoiding facing some important issues at home.