Churches are more dangerous than you might think . People yell, and and act somewhat less than Christian , and throw things. Not always, only if you make the error of saying 'secretary' when we all know there is isn't any such thing. It seems the secretaries flew off with 'stewardess' . Say the "S-word" and they wait just a little , giving you the opportunity to step back a ways and plead forgiveness. If you should miss that nanosecond and Jesus will need to leave the room for a few moments. They are now 'Admins' which means Administrative Assistant, which is short for, "I'm very important as you will soon learn."
My Dear Secretary Miss Helen
As a pastor for some thirty years you mark certain times when time stand still. When you use the term , "Cool" but when the new phrase is, "Epic." or when there's a new staff opening. When the church had 50 members you could couldn't forget the secretary's name - wife. Secretary number two was Helen, her job was her ministry . She handled everything. Those Usher pin badges came from her; Sunday School teachers got their colored felt from her. She was your secretary for 20 years, but as her age increased so did the church size and scope. Ultimately we needed another staffer. You would soon find out another of those ministry changing moments, once again hanging on just one word.
We Need A Someone
The new person really was the right woman at the right time , and even though she spent the first week trying to locate the camouflaged Bible-shaped wall safe where Helen hid the Standard Annual Treasurer's Record Book she has worked out fabulously. However, this human wanted a job description. She was a female, not to be confused with woman, and she was only my secretary once. I made that error introducing her to a pastor friend, "This is my new secretary Kelley." She politely but over-pronouncing every syllable said, "Yes, I am the Admin ." We never discussed it afterward; we never had to, Kelley is not a secretary, she is an Admin.
You would not believe the changes over 30 something years of ministry. I'm sure this is only the beginning. I told my wife recently, at 60 I am going to start a mid-life crisis. By then I will have earned one just from keeping up with the newest slang, no wait - nomenclature, no wait - verbiage.
My Dear Secretary Miss Helen
As a pastor for some thirty years you mark certain times when time stand still. When you use the term , "Cool" but when the new phrase is, "Epic." or when there's a new staff opening. When the church had 50 members you could couldn't forget the secretary's name - wife. Secretary number two was Helen, her job was her ministry . She handled everything. Those Usher pin badges came from her; Sunday School teachers got their colored felt from her. She was your secretary for 20 years, but as her age increased so did the church size and scope. Ultimately we needed another staffer. You would soon find out another of those ministry changing moments, once again hanging on just one word.
We Need A Someone
The new person really was the right woman at the right time , and even though she spent the first week trying to locate the camouflaged Bible-shaped wall safe where Helen hid the Standard Annual Treasurer's Record Book she has worked out fabulously. However, this human wanted a job description. She was a female, not to be confused with woman, and she was only my secretary once. I made that error introducing her to a pastor friend, "This is my new secretary Kelley." She politely but over-pronouncing every syllable said, "Yes, I am the Admin ." We never discussed it afterward; we never had to, Kelley is not a secretary, she is an Admin.
You would not believe the changes over 30 something years of ministry. I'm sure this is only the beginning. I told my wife recently, at 60 I am going to start a mid-life crisis. By then I will have earned one just from keeping up with the newest slang, no wait - nomenclature, no wait - verbiage.
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