Pastoral Relationship-building
While passionate for their work, pastors in San Francisco too often speak of their loneliness. Although there may be many churches in close proximity, often within yards, it is common for pastors to remain isolated and disconnected one from the other. Sometimes attributable to ungodly forms of territoriality, more often than not it is simply difficult for pastors to create the space necessary to cultivate friendship with other pastors, let alone consider ways to join arms in ministry.
Of all our work, it is perhaps the highest privilege, and of greatest reward, to be able to help create that space for pastors to meet. We have done this in a variety of ways, ranging from informal lunches to formal convening around theological discourse. Ultimately, our hope is to strengthen the witness of the Church through her unity in both Word and deed.
From our latest newsletter…
"During Lent and Eastertide, I reflect on Luke 15, Jesus our Good Shepherd, who instructs how I care for kids in our church, as the kids in the neighborhood where God has called our congregation…Our dental screening at Willie Brown Academy has been one of the ways we have see our good Lord shepherd us into this neighborhood and join Him in his good work."
