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Bishop Macedo answers - I want to be a pastor, should I wait?

Question:

I am saved, baptized in water and in the Spirit. I want to be a pastor, but what should I do? Should I wait? Please guide me!

- Amos

Answer:

You can only wait - there’s no other choice here. When God finds you ready, He’ll call you. For now, you need to show God you’re ready. Souls must be a priority in your life - not your love life, not being a pastor, nor being an assistant. If you keep on focusing on titles so you can serve God, you’ll never be called. Stop waiting to be an assistant to be helpful in the church. Save souls now. When you’re in the supermarket, talk about Jesus to people. When you’re in the church, instead of being there just to be there, look for ways to help out, even if it’s to clean the floor of the church. If you choose how you want to serve God, you’re still not ready.

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6 Responses to “Bishop Macedo answers - I want to be a pastor, should I wait?”

Carole Basseck Says:
May 6th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
This is very true and helps me alot
Abigail Guerrero Says:
May 12th, 2009 at 4:26 am
It is absolutely right, to aim to be a pastor is not a race but a calling when one is spiritually ready. One has to show God by serving Him with faithfulness and without limits. This really inspires me a lot.
AMANDA Says:
May 20th, 2009 at 8:51 am
BISHOP I WANT TO GIVE MY TESTIMONY TO THE WORLD IS STRONG AND GOD HAS TRANSFORMED ME FOR THR READICAL CHANGE… CAN U LET ME KNOE WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO GLORYFIE JESUS
mezui mvé Says:
December 16th, 2009 at 11:05 am
i’m a uckg member, i live in gabon. i’ve been asking myself that question for years.through the answer of Bishop Macedo, i believe God Himself has spoken and given me the right answer.
thato Says:
February 19th, 2010 at 5:16 am
i have actually been asking myself if being an assistant or pastor is the only way to serve God and i have seen people cry and rush to be assistants not decided and later leave the work of God,i truly agree with you bishop let it not be about the uniform.
Thato Says:
March 16th, 2010 at 4:55 am
Bishop i have a question,i have been in the church for some time now and i have been approached about being a helper in the church but i feel that i am not ready yet the reason being most people having been raised fell in two or a month and i dont want to see the same thing happening to me and therefore have been confused about what to do.I do love God and have been faithful to Him and want to serve Him but i want it to be True and not just for the sake of uniform ,recognition or status,help me to make the right decision bishop.Thank you in advance.