In my last blog I talked about some of the things pastors fantasize about.

Here are fantasies I think church going folks must surely have.

• There will be no unkind words (or fights!) between the pastor and his wife or children on the way to church.
• The pastor will manage time well – after all, it’s the most important commodity I have!
• The pastor will remember my name.
• They will be a disciplined and principled person.
• My pastor will do original work – meaning no messages from sermon.com!
• They will have the discipline to not say everything that comes in their head.
• They will be secure enough (and many pastors struggle with some insecurities) to not need my affirmation all the time to feel successful.
• The pastor will be respected more than loved (though love is good).
• They lead without manipulation and love their flock deeply.

I guess those aren’t really fantasies are they? They’re reasonable expectations.

Leaping small objects in a single bound (on a good day), faster than a bullet that hasn’t left the gun, stronger than a Lionel locomotive.

Maybe I don’t have to be Superman, just faithful.

Blessings!

Pastor Mark