Print this pageHERE AND THERE
Elder Louis Culver
Many times the congregation, either in whole or in part, becomes dissatisfied with the pastor and desires to remove him in favor of someone else. "For the good of the church," says the congregation. Frequently, however, the `good of the church' is of the least concern.
It has been said that if you desire a better preacher, then pray for the one you have. If a church is looking for a better preacher, praying for the current one could very well bring about a great change - in both the pastor and in the congregation. If a congregation prays, things happen. Prayer changes things. God both hears and answers prayers. We must be `tuned in' to Him when He answers or we may mistake our wants for His answers. Remember: sometimes God says "Yes," sometimes He says "No," and sometimes He says "Wait awhile."
If you want better preaching from the pulpit, exercise and practice more and better prayer from the pew. Here is the problem and there is the answer.