The Construct Of The Modern Day Pastor-Millenial Remnant
Rykeem Dean
“As a spiritual counselor, I help businesses streamline workflows, foster culture, and increase income while awakening the King within men.
I believe in the modern church we will see the Pastor go back to his or her proper place.? I believe by faith the Shepard deals with the emotions of the church/business/organization. They have a unique ability to gather people together to achieve goals that individually would not be achievable. For the Modern Day Pastor ( MDP), we will see a highlight of the Burden Anointing. This means that they are able to take on the pain of the sheep and smell like them. This anointing means that this person must be protected from outside witches and warlocks. Some of the shepherd's leadership may actually be warlocks in disguise as ministers. A lesson that I failed and wish for you not to make is putting the church over your family. I have made this mistake plenty of times over and it has caused me to mess up my walk in God and lose my family. Since the MDP is personally responsible for the spiritual welfare of the sheep their personal walk with God will be tested a lot. The enemy will try his best to cause havoc in every area of the MDP life to through him or her off course. I would like to encourage each of you to stay in the battle. God has your back.
Spiritual: The MDP will need to understand the heart and mind of Christ. We have to remember the heart determines perception. Perception determines our reality. With the MDP being the burden bearers it puts them in a similar role as Jesus on the Cross. The MDP cross is the church specifically bearing the weight, pain, and burdens of the people. You will see the MDP intercede for families that are under his or her leadership. The common error we see especially in American churches is the pastor becoming idolized by members of the congregation. It is of utmost importance we apply the Jesus framework to friendship. Which is the crowd, inner circle, and mountain top. It is common for the MDP to become confused about who is truly their friend. You may think they are in your inner circle but really consider themselves in the crowd. Much of the Pastoral hurt comes from friendships. If the MDP can discern true divine connections his or her life has just gotten 80% easier.?
The Love of a pastor has the ability to regulate the emotions of the sheep. With so many people dealing with psychological, mental, and emotional disorders, it is diphenyl perfect timing for the MDP to walk in their zone of genius(emotions). A word of caution there also has been a tendency for the main forms of preaching to be prosperity Gospel. What we want to avoid is preaching more about people than Jesus. As the MDP gains popularity this is one of the avenues we can see a switch in preaching styles. Prosperity is necessary and as believers, we have access to these God-given blessings. However, it should not trump the story of the redemption of Jesus dying on the cross for our sins and our relationship with the Father. Stay encouraged Pastor you can do this.
Practical: Since the pastoral dimensions is in the people’s business. It would behoove the MDP to study courses in business management. The goal is for the MDP to become a Master Delegator and Problem Solver. Humans are the greatest commodity on earth. Why not learn how to master guiding them. Furthermore, it will be helpful for the MDP to gain basic studies in psychology and counseling. Having these foundational skills will give the MDP the clinical lens to assist his or her congregation. Not to intentionally mix the spiritual practical together, but to provide an umbrella of knowledge to be better informed on how to assist your congregation. Moreover, the amount of stress the MDP faces especially in American churches would help the MDP to master meditation. Meditation will help the MDP stay relaxed, release tension, and will help them concentrate in their times of prayer with the Father. This will help them practice what they preach and not become a hypocrite. Lastly, the MDP must master the 6 skills of intimacy which are self-care, gratitude, receiving, respect, relinquishing control, and vulnerability. Mastering these skills will help the MDP maintain longevity in their vocation or careers. I pray this helps you, Amen.
Marketplace: With the pastoral gift in operation you will see its dominance in the Mountain of Family. Churches/business/organizations are all families. If the pastoral gift is used in business, it can decrease the turnover rate of employees. I know this sounds crazy but think about it. Whenever Jesus Sheared his flock the sad Decius and phrases came to cause conflict. His answers shut down their attempts. The same model can be applied to the pastoral gift in business. They will be able to resolve problems that many others cannot do. They are able to build teams that produce success that others can’t do. Why? Because they know how to deal with/manage people.?
With the new job market being filled with people who want jobs that will help them feel fulfilled and go towards their purpose. The MDP will specialize in purpose development. New positions will need to be created in the market of people are designed for the overall wellness of each employee not just for job production. With the expansion of Globalization and technology is going to make businesses have to fight to keep employees. Just like the pastor is a servant of the church. The same will need to be applied to the marketplace. Further, many of the products and services that come from the MDP will deal with family dysfunction and the breaking of generational curses. These services will be able to reverse hundreds of years of family dysfunction. Lives on the family level will be changed forever Amen!