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Praisecaster, I'm so sorry to hear of the tragic situation at your church. I'm glad that you're going to meet with your Sr. Pastor. Allow me to offer a few suggestions:
1. Ask for clarification on why the Worship pastor left. 2. Inform him of your perspective related to the matters you posted here. Allow him a chance to respond (For example, share with him your thoughts on the matter related to the cutting out the monitors. He needs to hear it from you).
As the scriptures say, if he listens to you, (seeks to understand) then you have won your brother. If he does not listen, give it another try a few weeks later.
Biblically, your responsibility is going to your brother. Reconciliation is the goal. If your attempts fail. You have met your biblical responsibility and the "ball is in his court".
For 9 years you've invested yourself in that specific faith community. Going away without any attempts to reconcile is just flat out not the Biblical way. The world operates that way but we as believers are called to a higher standard. If your attempts fail, then shake the dust of your feet and find another faith community. I've seen many people come through church doors with bitterness and resentment from past hurts. They try to mask it but eventually it comes out. Don't carry that hurt to another church. If he chooses to not reconcile with you then forgive him and move on. If you do not forgive him, you will be most miserable. Yes, pastors can be jerks at times. Worship pastors can be jerks at times but please don't carry that pain with you. What we do for the church is not near as important as is our relationships with those in the church (They were known for their love for one another. Not what they did in the church.) Through your response to this situation, how will your church be known in the community?
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