Some pastor spend their wholes lives trying to get people to like them and the honest truth is some people will not like you!
You may want to be a pastor to everyone in your community but some will never open that door and let you in regardless.
I use to beat myself up when I could not win someone over to my side of the fence.
It did not take long to realize it takes all types of people to win all types of people.
If you personally only relate to “professionals” then what will you do about the “biker?”
That’s why it’s important to never sell yourself short in ministry and don’t be afraid of what you don’t understand.
Important Facts:
1. 25% of the people you meet will never like you.
2. 25% of the people you meet might be persuaded to like you with lots of effort.
3. 25% will like you but might be persuaded NOT to like you.
4. 25% of people you meet will like you and stand by you no matter what.
In a recent conversation with my brother-in-law he told me something his father had told him and I want to share it with you. “Be yourself because nobody else qualifies.”
I realize that if I spend my life and ministry trying to fit into someone’s personal mold I may be wasting valuable time being myself!
The bad news 25% of the people you meet will NEVER like you!
The good news 25% of the people you meet will like you and stand by you no matter what!
