In Febuary my church is voting on a new pastor. Our current one is getting older and wanting to step down, not retire from God's work, but knows the older he gets the more he will slow down. Thus he is handing over the throne to someone else. But who....Well the deacons of our church have suggested the youth pastor, Pastor Damron. There is a problem.
You see I have known Pastor Damron since 1989. Infact, I used to work with him. And what a Goob was he. But you know what? God can use Goob's too.
There were really only a few guys from my college days that I would really consider real.When I found out he was youth pastor, I was relieved, I knew I could trust him, I knew he was real. That is important to someone like me, that went to a church where Christ wasn't real.
Now don't get me wrong, we fought teased and harassed I am sure of. Mainly because I did that with most guys I went to Bible College with. Primarily it was over the whole Jack Hyles thing, basically in a nut shell I was ordered to be loyal, and ignore, disbelieve anything I heard about him. It turned out ugly for me, lesson learned.
I do recall one thing, he was a decent guy and a hard worker. Now 22 years later, do I want him a pastor. No!!! Now that sounds harsh I am aware. But hear me out.
The above picture is Pastor D and my daughter Rachel on a youth trip last summer. I know the date states 2004, the date on the camera would stick and it wouldn't let us change it. I truly believe Pastor and Mrs. D have done more my daughter in the last 5 years that she has been in the youth group then anyone, including me. Their love and compassion, prayers, and even teasing, (which Rachel loves) has helped her to grow to be the young lady she is.
I never would have thought having a 16 year old daughter would be so easy. I don't worry about her getting in trouble. Drinking, drugs and dating is no concern. She is responsible, and sweet. She is a hard worker, she has a small little lawn business. She manages her money, tithes, and supplies most of her own needs, especially throughout the summer.
We don't have a strong christian family, we don't. My girls need at least one strong godly leader in their life. One that will help them grow. Grow to become what they ought to be.
Please don't think I am copping out here. We try to guide our daughters the best we can, but the truth is, we are weak, I and my husband. But we are committed to grow and to learn to grow more. We want the best for our girls, so we will not sit in denial of our shortcomings.
Do I think Pastor D will be a good head pastor? No, great, yes. However, I am selfish. I want him to be Sami's youth pastor. Don't get me wrong, I am sure who ever the choose to be the next youth pastor will be fine, maybe even better. The teens are the heart and soul of our church. Whoever it is, will still not be Pastor D. That is what is sad.
I won't be voting the night the vote for Pastor D to be head pastor. I am scheduled to work. I am glad I don't vote because honestly it would be hard to vote yes, even though he should get it.
