Today's
pressures of the work place include the ministry
By REV. JOHN HATCHER
Religion Columnist
Twenty-five
years ago, the average U.S. pastor was under less pressure than today.
Today, every month, 1,300 U.S. pastors are fired or forced to resign.
Nearly 30 percent of ministers have been terminated at least once. In
a decade, 40 percent of today's pastors will be in another line of work.
Seventy percent say they have no close friends.
Senoia's
Open Door Baptist presents The Bishops Friday
Open
Door Baptist Church in Senoia will present its third gospel concert
of the year with a performance this weekend by The Bishops scheduled
for Friday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. A love offering will
be accepted.
McDonough
Road Baptist sets Homecoming for Aug. 11,12
McDonough Road Baptist
Church, (formerly College Park Second Baptist) will have its Homecoming
celebration Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11 and 12, beginning with an open
house at 4 p.m. Saturday. Memorabilia and pictures of the church at
both locations will be on display.
F'ville
Christian plans 30th anniversary
Members of the Fayetteville
Christian Church will have their 30th anniversary celebration Sunday,
Aug. 19, with special events planned all day.
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