There is need for a greater ministry amongst the young people in Macomb and the Canterbury Club to the University needs a new direction. There is a sense of urgency in that people are looking for renewal but not at the expense of what has been traditionally a very sound and orthodox parish. I asked him about the struggles he has encountered in his ministry, since the day of his ordination. He answered, One of the greatest difficulties priests face when they serve in rural areas in South Africa is loneliness and isolation. There is very little pastoral care on the part of the bishops and senior clergy.
Priests often end up depressed and lacking vision.
Financially, clergy are poorly paid and this adds to the stress placed upon them and their families. I can certainly identify with Edward s assessment of pastoral care to clergy. Most Episcopalians in America do not understand the stress and difficulties their clergy face daily, assuming falsely, that we are towers of strength. Our humanity is as frail and delicate as our parishioners . The quicker the laity understand this, the faster we can equally admit our corporate need for God in Christ, and resolve to embrace the Holy Spirit to strengthen and encourage each other in the Name of Jesus Christ.