The shepherd met with the associate pastor, Tom, to work out the plan of how to make everyone happy. Tom wants to preach more and wants the shepherd to go calling with him. So the shepherd proposed a job switch. Tom was all excited (I imagine like a Labrador puppy) asking if the shepherd thought the elders would go for it.
I think Rob will be disappointed with the the shepherd for the proposal. I think he will see it for the foolishness it is. But, I think some of the other elders will see it as a decent compromise.
I think in general things are heating up to get pretty explosive. In the end, there might just be a heap of ashes. The elders proclaim their role is to lead the church, but they again fail to lead. It feels like a game of hot potato. I am afraid the shepherd and our girls will end up being the ones to get burned. I am so far removed emotionally it does not matter much to me. But at least one of my girls is very connected at the church.
I would like to be finished with the games and have a sense of direction and purpose. I really would like to serve as a pastor’s wife. Right now that seems beyond my abilities and not worth the effort to try.