Open Letter to my former pastor

[apothanein kerdos]

Ah, I see what you're saying. Yes, I'm actually sending a copy of this to twelve of our deacons and four of our assistant pastors. Likewise, I'm sending it to leaders in the church, as well as the former pastor (former as in 10 years ago...now a professor as a seminary but still active in the church). I also let my former pastor know that I'm sending this to leaders...that way he can't twist out of it.

Thanks for the advice though Ted, it's much appreciated. And I know the congregation sees it...even though I'm not big on numbers, it does say something when they've lost 1,000 members in two years but the quality hasn't increased....

[ted]

Righty, then.

The most important thing, and goal, should be the restoration of this man to continue in God's service. First and foremost, all should be for this reason. He is a fellow Brother in Christ, after all, and needs to be treated as such. When confronting Pastors in such manner, all should be done with the intention of restoration. All letters, meetings, discussions and correspondence should be directed in such a way where he has the opportunity to repent, and be restored in God's eye.

There are times, though, when it is no longer possible to achieve this goal. I mean, you can only do so much, and then the ball is in his court, y' know? If he refuses, or tries to cover it all up using deception, that's when the trouble really starts....lol.

He's in a bad postition right now. One that can lead to his downfall in the public's eye, as well as him facing the possibility of losing his family. These trappings, although self-inflicted, can cause some men to do some desperate things. It may well be that he might try to take others down with him.

Guess who a main target will be??

Take it easy, and let me know if I can help.

t.

[Khristeeanos]

Can you summerize the letter for me please? I don't feel like reading the whole thing right now. Thanks!