It has occurred to me...I am not sure this blog is appropriately titled. Sure, most of us at Cool Community Church would agree with the statement that we "need" a pastor, but I think the Lord must disagree with that sentiment at this time! If we truly "needed" a pastor, we would have one!

As I think about it, we really *don't* "need" a pastor, perhaps. Or at least not in the way we might have thought initially. As I think about it, right now we have EIGHT "pastors!" WOW! That is a lot of men who are willing to serve and lead our church. There is Pastor Dean--what a blessing this man is as he faithfully preaches Sunday after Sunday! And Pastor Tony...what a shepherd he is as well--not just for the youth. He has a passion for our congregation as a whole and prays---OH! Does Pastor Tony ever pray for us!

But beyond that, we also have SIX men who "pastor" our church as elders. In fact, when we look at the greek words for elder, overseer and pastor, they are all used to describe the same persons in the New Testament. These men and Pastor Tony and Pastor Dean, ALL "shepherd" us, the sheep here at Cool Community Church. Really, we are SO blessed to have these 8 men serving the Lord and our Body here at our Church!

Thank you, Lord, that you have chosen these men for this season of life to lead our Church. Please continue to give them wisdom and strength to lead and direct according to your plan for us. We pray that, in your time, we will have a man who you have called to join us as "Pastor" here in Cool, but until then (and beyond), may we be grateful for the men who you have placed over us, according to your will. In Jesus' Name and for His sake, Amen.