I ran across this quote from Herman Sasse in the Treasury of Daily Prayer (TDP). It is outstanding and even though it was written in the mid 20th century it speaks to the challenges of ministry and expectations today of a pastor in the US.
“The Church administration in Europe follows the pattern of the administration of the state, while in America the great buisnes organization seems to be unknowingly imitated by the churches. The consequence is that the parish minister becomes more and more of an administrator and organizer who rushes from meeting to meeting and has not enough time for his proper calling as a shepherd. “
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