So, you’re thinking of being a pastor?

Joe Thorn gives practical advice for those thinking of entering the pastorate. Point number 1?

1. Don’t.

If you can do anything outside of the pastorate and find satisfaction in it - do that. Full time, vocational ministry - and the pastorate in particular - is difficult and places unique pressures on your life, marriage and family. Even those who are called by God to serve in this way must be very careful to manage one’s life and house well.

I post this for no one in particular...really...read the rest of it here...