To pastor is to study. Yes.

To pastor is to be fully present with people. Yes.

I wonder, is to pastor well the ability to figure out how to do both well?

@drose I believe the answer is Yes. The first and greatest commandment…and the second is like it.

@drose It's not easy for me either, but I have the opposite tendencies. I have to be intentional about taking down boundaries.

@Mtt I find in my tradition I am the exception, not the rule. 😂😂😂

@drose Pastors are human so do your best but don't hold yourself to impossible standards!

@lyssachiavari thank you! I need to give myself this grace. 💙