Let me begin by apologizing for my attitude. Can you two forgive me and we proceed into a decent discussion?
Let me secondly ask this, do neither of you belive God can call a younger man to minister? And that there may be certain situations in God's will with which he would need to be raised to a fast degree? I can tell you, i feel like ive had a whole years lessons in about 2 months. God has took the time to show me some very important lessons i need to know. I learn something EVERY Tuesday and almost every Sunday. Both church's are VERY intent on teaching me the right way on things.
I have seen it when the pastor takes a young fella under his wing but they are usually in their 30's and family men by the time they become pastors. I have seen younger, but it is rare and their father, the previous pastor has handed the reigns over, which is nepotism. And caused alot of issues with much of the congregation leaving due to a lack of trust.Not a positive result. You can be called but training takes a while in real life.
Don't be discouraged. We are elders. Who knows what wonderful things God can do with you. I was a young man in the Lord too. Promotion comes from the Lord, but the dealings of God go hand in hand. You can't have one without the other. Go hard, but be prepared. Timothy was over 40 when Paul told him not to despise the days of his youth. You can still minister and do good works, but leading a church is not likely. You might go for an associates position. Youth pastor. But you would likely need a degree.
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