How to get YPs involved?

I have been asking and praying as to that very Question. I still don't have a good answer the best would be that the older more seasoned Pastor would take a Young Pastor and come along side of him and encourage him give him good Godly advice (much like Paul& Timothy, Paul& Titus, Paul& Silas, ect.. ect..)There are men like that but they are few and far between. Why is that? What can we do to make that something we do when we are in the Position to be a Paul? Understand I am not Talking about discipleship but of helping to involve YPs in the leadership process, some older men have stated that the YPs should wait there turn and as they get older they will get the chance to "run things" but that to me and to many others is unacceptable. We as well as older Pastor of small churches would like to be involved in the process with the opportunity to lead. Is that so wrong? I am going to talk to and e-mail some Ministers to see what they did and to ask their opinion. I will get back with the results soon. IN HIM <>< Kevin

What I Really want to say.

I have received some very good advice on Blogging and as I pray and seek God's Face in this new medium. My heart is to set a place were ideas can be given to help young pastors get involved in the SBC in a positive manner if you are angry about something that is happening in the SBC or Your state or local association I would like to hear about it but please remember that this is not a grip blog. I would like to have it be a place were we can help in solving the issues that young pastors face, as well as a place were we can show Christ to be Lord. I have been talking to my dad (who is also a pastor) about were he got help in getting involved in the SBC. He told me because he was a Bi-vocational Pastor he didn't get any guidance at all.(his dad was also bi-vocational) How do we get these men involved (ie the bi-vocational pastors)? What about those of us who are in small church's( but growing church's ...of which I am one)but can not afford to go to Greensboro NC this year and participate in the SBC conference. One thing I would also like to know is were are the men Like Adrian Rogers (who has gone on to be with the Lord)who are helping young pastors? I Know of some but maybe if we could get some of the Bi-vocationals and Small church pastors to know who thay can go to and ask these Questions this site might not last very long.(which is my prayer) I hope that in some way we as SBC pastors can do as Paul did for Timothy when he said: Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some. Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness." 2nd Timothy 2:15-19 IN HIM Kevin

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Reason to blog.

I have been reading many blogs by some men who are serving God and His son Jesus. Many are Bloging to communicate with those of us who would never know the goings on in our own denomination. I do want to thank them and I also am praying for them. I have been thinking and would really like to hear from those Men and any other New or young Preachers in the SBC as to what we need to be the best Pastor that we can be. I am a 3rd generation Gospel preacher but have fond that both my grandfather who is with Jesus and my dad who is still serving as a Pastor have not had to deal with some of the things that I am dealing with. I do have good friend who are Pastors and are my age that I sometimes seek out for council but would very much like another form to exspress my concerns and the victory's that I have. If you are in some way like me please comment and let me know what you think. IN HIM Kevin