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A pastor’s job can be a challenging one as they have many roles to fulfill in the church, from leading worship services to counseling their congregation.  Church websites usually focus on showing what the church has to offer and the benefits that come along with joining the ministry.

 

Some pastors have been the target of rude words from people demanding they do something about what they are convinced is a problem in their church.  Even though pastors are trained to turn the other cheek, there are certain phrases they hate to hear.  This post highlights those and explains why pastors feel so strongly about them.

 

This is the classic complaint of a lazy church member.  It’s understandable as when people are bored, they tend to do the exact thing that keeps them that way.  The solution is to explore ways so that you have a great time at church.  They should change their routine and talk to other people in the congregation or introduce themselves to visitors.

 

At times, prayers may not be answered as quickly as some Christians hope which triggers them to say, “I have been praying about this but I am not getting anywhere with God.”  The answer is to not be so quick to dismiss your prayers as ineffective or powerless.  Instead, believe your prayers will be answered when the time is right.  It might not happen the way you thought but it will go according to God’s will.

 

One saying that pastors might hear is that, “I wish my pastor would let the congregation do something!”  The way to resolve this is to think of ways you could help in the church so others have a more enjoyable experience.  When the pastor stops talking, it opens up an opportunity for others to share what they have to say.  Sometimes, people get bored during a sermon as they have to listen and not do anything else.

 

When these phrases are used in church and on church websites, there’s almost always a problem rooted in what these people think about the pastor.  Despite all the hours a pastor devotes to the ministry, there are still some that find fault in what they do which is why many pastors feel so strongly about these phrases.