Blind Foxes & Velvet Fences
This cartoon comes from a true story of a local pastor who, after each service, sits behind a velvet rope and allows the people to come through a line to shake his hand. The people are also allowed to give him money as they pass through the line. I look at this image as a metaphor for ministry in general. Here are the questions I ask myself and I hope you will ask of yourself as well.
- How do we, as pastors, create these velvet barriers? Between us and the congregation? Between us and the world?
- How do people in our churches create the barriers?
- What barriers does the world create that make it hard for us to connect and minister the light of Jesus Christ?
- How many of these barriers are intentional? How many are unintentional?
These are some of my questions and there are more. Share your thoughts about Blind Foxes and Velvet Fences.
Joe is currently an adjunct professor in Southern California teaching a variety of courses in Practical Theology and Leadership. In addition, he coaches church planters. Dr. Miller has a diverse educational background and authored multiple books on church history, biblical theology, and Leadership. Joe and his wife Suzanne enjoy the sun and surf with their 3 sons in San Diego, CA.
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