The Pastor's Table

They’re not MY people … They’re God’s People | Marshall Hatch (Part 1) | PT 40


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Rev. Dr. Marshall Hatch says he refuses to let the world turn him into a “marketer” and rejects the responsibility to get people to come to church.


They dive deeper into a conversation that explores how dangerous it is for pastors to make themselves too central to the church. If you have to believe what people say about you, you’re in trouble. There is a way to experience the waves of ministry that lets God remain in control of what only God can do and renews your strength in ministry. 


Discussion Questions: 


  1. The episode started with a note from a pastor who has experienced the ups and downs of ministry. How would you describe some of the ups and downs of ministry you’ve experienced?
  2. Marshall says that he rejects the responsibility to be a “marketer” for the church. How did his description talking about this hit you? Do you reject this kind of thinking?  
  3. Central to this conversation is the idea that a pastor can’t think too highly of themselves. How do you explain the impact of viewing your congregation as God’s people and not your people as helpful to this idea?  
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