Earlier this year, an instrumental pastor of mine, Rev. Dr. Mike Landreth, passed away suddenly. Since his death, I have been reflecting on our conversations — from when I was a young teen to when he spoke at my very own service of ordination over a decade later. I have been cherishing his wise counsel as I remember him and our time together.
Throughout my decade in ministry as a pastor, I’ve often wondered what constitutes “enough.” How does a pastor know when they are done with work for the day? How far should pastors go in helping to remedy the relentless brokenness of the world?
Especially these days, when it is clear just how much work remains to be done, I find myself asking how I can do the most good possible each day. I also wonder how I will sustain myself for the long game of love and justice in the days and years to come.
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