Ken

I listen to WWJ 950 to get weather and news. The other day I heard this add for Walsh College, illustrating how tight the job market is these days. Made me smile.

A growing company in Southfield, seeks a team player who can walk on water. Must have strong presentation in 11 languages, including Klingon. Ideal candidate can work independently and telepathically. Requires 2 hours sleep, 3 on weekends, and possesses Masters degree, Nobel Peace Prize, and membership in at least 3 secret societies. References must include one living president. Applicant must submit an original self-portrait in watercolor and 800 page memoir, along with your resume. This position is for a summer internship.

in 2009 John MacArthur preached to young people at the Resolved Conference about how to choose a pastor and how to evaluate a church. No message in years has influenced me and impacted me as much as this message. Today, while making hospital calls, I listened to it again. I embedded it here so you can watch it.

My heart longs to be a sanctified and sanctifying shepherd. This year I want to evaluate “my” church as the Chief Shepherd does, by the holiness of the people, not the number of people we have gathered or the amount of money they give. If you are a pastor are you a sanctified shepherd? Is your pastor deeply burdened with the holiness of the flock of God under his care?