Michael Payne, General Manager at KSLR, expresses
heartfelt appreciation to San Antonio area pastors.
Michael said when he walked back
to his seat, he could “feel the ice cracking”
under his feet. The president of
the organization, who’d been friendly
at first, froze over. Michael’s peppering
of cordial and conversational questions
offered to this organization’s president
were answered only in grunts. Finally,
the leader burst out. “Why did you
have to use that name? This is a very
controversial name, and you shouldn’t
have mentioned it. You have created a
division.”
It’s against this backdrop that it
becomes tempting for pastors and any
believer to be ashamed of the gospel
and blunt its edges. “That is why Paul
is saying in Romans 1:16, ‘For I am not
ashamed of the gospel because it is the
power of God unto salvation for everyone
who believes.’”
The 30-year forerunner of Leading
the Way ministry says he’s also seen
many godly influencers who lose their
way because they do not have a vision
for life, which spirals them down into
discouragement. Experience taught
him this arduous lesson. “Do I get
discouraged and disappointed? You
better believe it. It’s what I call the
Elijah syndrome,” he said, referring to
the story in Elijah in I Kings 19. “When
you have God’s vision, you will
overcome discouragement.”
Grace Redemption Community
Church Pastor Carlos Duran attended
with his wife Arielle, after starting a
church the first Sunday of 2019. “It was
actually one of my greatest moments
because I never thought I would get to
hear one of my mentors,” Carlos said,
adding that he’s long been a fan of
Michael Youssef.
Pastors of Living Word Christian
Fellowship, David and Pam Crocker,
enjoyed it also. After 10 years of ministry,
“The word of encouragement from
Michael Youssef was paramount,” said
Pam. “His wisdom warmed my
husband’s heart and mine to know that
we are responsible to carry the Word of
God without watering it down.”
We were tired and weary; we give
back to our congregation with our
all. Today we were refreshed and
inspired by the word of Dr. Youssef.
We made new friends.
– Pastor at the appreciation event
for the first time
A letter Jan shared said it all. After
the event, she read this pastor’s letter
to us: “Today was a glorious day for me
and my wife. We were tired and weary;
we give back to our congregation with
our all. Today we were refreshed and
inspired by the word of Dr. Youssef. We
Pam Crocker of Living Word Christian Fellowship
said that the outreach booths were a wealth of
information.
made new friends. In fact, the pastor of
a church down the street from our
church – whom we’d never met – was
sitting next to us at the table! We’re
now going to get together and meet for
coffee and see how together we can
reach our community. This is an event
no pastor should miss.”
Thank you, KSLR, for deeply caring
for our spiritual leaders and our
community. Your love was truly appreciated
by all who attended.
Be A Light.
Pray. Your pastor's job can seem
overwhelming. Intercede daily and
fervently for your pastors. Pray through
Romans 1:16 against discouragement;
pray that your pastors would have a
courageous heart for the gospel.
Treat. Consider treating your pastor and
their spouse to dinner or a refreshing
get-away. Encourage. Speak to your
pastor and let them know that they are
making a difference. Or send them a card,
encouraging them to continue to be bold
and stand strong.
San Antonio area pastors enjoy fellowship together.
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