Well, we just completed our first interim pastorate. Central Baptist Church in Albany, GA is a great group of people that love God and love each other. Over the last nine months we have had the opportunity to love, lead and learn from them.
Over the years I have followed interim pastors and even kept up with those who assumed that duty after I left a church field. I have had friends to serve in this most crucual role. This was my first and I must say that I can't imagine having a more fulfilling and successful experience. Church unity is essential if a church is going to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.
Many times interims become open doors for church "power brokers" to move in and take back what territory they think they lost during the previous pastorate (as if they had territory to take). When will we learn that the church is God's church and He has not signed over one part of the deed.
We wish them well and pray God's blessing on them as they go with God. Dr. Greg Davis and his wife Mari will arrive in Albany on Wednesday and assume the role of Sr. Pastor. His is a great opportunity as they will unite as pastor and people to reach Albany for Christ.
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