Carol Wynstra
Retired after working 40 years for Snap-on Tools in transportation and logistics.
Serve and have served as chair of our latest search committee for a new pastor, member of the Worship committee, pianist, praise team, Leadership Team, Bible study leader, small group leader, wrote material for the Bible studies I've led
Posted in: Leadership in Ministry Course - Your Input Needed
I am a lay person in the CRC, and wish that the seminary gave more thought to some of the more practical aspects of being a pastor - how to deal with anger, back-biting, the aged, etc. The six weeks now required in the field does little to truly indicate to a new pastor what to expect from the day-to-day work in a church, and "book learning" leaves a lot to be desired. I also believe that a pastor needs to be the spiritual leader of the church, not necessarily the administrative leader (for which most are not even qualified!) Perhaps bringing in speakers from areas of the CRC other than Grand Rapids would also be helpful.