Oh that story is sad, in terms of the loss to the church.
I actually think it is a good thing. This Pastor went on to minister in the way that perhaps God called him. The organized corporate church was not his specific area of ministry... perhaps.
I believe we will see God show up and fellowship show up in a lot of atypical ways. As per my original post.... I really do not see that the church of today is poised to meet or even meaningfully address or accept some of the bitter realities of current age.
Divorce is on the rise and the church is right in line. Drugs, booze, eating disorders, sexual stuff, the list goes on and on.
My faith is in God. Not the organized church. He will do what he wishes through whom he wishes. Hey.... Jesus was not a part of the establishment of his day. He was a cultural revolutionary. He was God's new way. Maybe he will find a new way for his people to fellowship and serve him. Who knows. I am sure we will soon find out.
