Ministry Monday: Going Pastor on People

I am sure you have heard the phrase "Going Postal". Wikipedia defines "Going Postal" like this:

Going postal is an American English slang term, used as a verb meaning to suddenly become extremely and uncontrollably angry, often to the point of violence and in a workplace environment. The term derives from a series of incidents from 1983 onward in which United States Postal Service (USPS) workers shot and killed managers, fellow workers, and members of the police or general public. Between 1986 and 1997, more than 40 people were killed in at least 20 incidents of workplace rage.

Now what if I said someone was "Going Pastor". What comes to mind? What would the definition of that be?

This past weekend I told my wife Jessica that I was "Going Pastor" on someone. She was of course confused and wondering what I meant. So what did I mean? I meant that these people needed some love in their lives. They needed to know that they were important to me and to God. They needed to experience a little bit of grace. They needed not to be judged but be accepted even if they were wrong. They needed a friend.

If you were "Going Pastor" on someone what would that look like?

Tune in next Ministry Monday for "Going Preacher" on someone. Believe me, there is a big difference in "Going Pastor" and "Going Preacher".