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Portarossa t1_j1kef2p wrote

What was it about this year that burned you out on church ministry? What would it take to get you back into the pulpit?

Merry Christmas!

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revanon OP t1_j1ks3rw wrote

I explain several factors that led to my burnout in this Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/RevEricAtcheson/status/1520095327046545408

I would add, on top of everything in that thread, that more and more I experienced my ethnic identity be perceived as bad and unwanted, to the extent I was told not to talk about how my ethnicity influences my faith because the church comes first. The frequency with which who I am became a weapon was more than I could bear.

I would have to think about what would lead me to return to the pulpit. I could see myself in interim ministry for pastors on sabbatical, or churches in need of a few months between pastors, but I do not know when or even if I will ever serve as a settled pastor of a church. But in the meanwhile, I continue to seek other opportunities to do ministry and live out my call.

Always lovely to see you here!

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Portarossa t1_j1kunlo wrote

>Always lovely to see you here!

Well Jesus got to hang around with sex workers, so I'm just doing my bit to continue the tradition :p

I'm glad you're still doing the AMAs even after leaving the pulpit, though! The yearly 'Be kind' message is always a good reminder, whether it's religious or secular.

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