Being an introvert- the shy quiet type of personality- is difficult to live and often misunderstood. Sometimes, you just don't want to be around people. Sometimes, people think that you are being rude and ignoring them, or you are snobby or “too good for them”. Being a pastor who is an introvert can be very problematic. You are expected to step into the lime light, solve everyone's problems, and basically be on call to go anywhere and do anything 24 hours a day if someone in the church is sick, needs a ride somewhere, needs help moving, having marital problems, the list goes on and on.
This blog will serve partially as my coping mechanism; my way to vent, express myself, and hopefully encourage other introverts. If there exists another introvert pastor, maybe we can meet up some time and share our stories. This blog will also contain some vlogs, or video blogs, of my various journeys and encounters in life. Some may be ministry related. However, I think most will be leisure. I am trying hard to take time off and pursue recreational activities.
A few moments ago, as I was trying to collect my thoughts in the midst of a ministry related crisis in which I am currently involved, the following thought came to my mind. I think it sums up where I am in life, and what this blog may be about: “Every day I constantly feel like my life is only moments away from careening out of control. It's only the grace of God that keeps my sane and alive.” This blog will be an outlet for me to share (among other things)
*my own fears and failures
*my struggles with an introverted personality in an extroverted career
*my struggles with adequacy and calling to ministry
*balance of ministry life and personal life
*video of activities and outings
Doing a blog/vlog is something I have always wanted to do, for several reasons, which we can discuss later. Perhaps, in the year to come, I will do a podcast. For now, I will chronicle my thoughts and feelings here, and will give you video glimpses into my life as I see fit. I don't yet have a cool catch phrase to end with. If you have any suggestions, send them to me. You can reach me at [email protected]
This blog will serve partially as my coping mechanism; my way to vent, express myself, and hopefully encourage other introverts. If there exists another introvert pastor, maybe we can meet up some time and share our stories. This blog will also contain some vlogs, or video blogs, of my various journeys and encounters in life. Some may be ministry related. However, I think most will be leisure. I am trying hard to take time off and pursue recreational activities.
A few moments ago, as I was trying to collect my thoughts in the midst of a ministry related crisis in which I am currently involved, the following thought came to my mind. I think it sums up where I am in life, and what this blog may be about: “Every day I constantly feel like my life is only moments away from careening out of control. It's only the grace of God that keeps my sane and alive.” This blog will be an outlet for me to share (among other things)
*my own fears and failures
*my struggles with an introverted personality in an extroverted career
*my struggles with adequacy and calling to ministry
*balance of ministry life and personal life
*video of activities and outings
Doing a blog/vlog is something I have always wanted to do, for several reasons, which we can discuss later. Perhaps, in the year to come, I will do a podcast. For now, I will chronicle my thoughts and feelings here, and will give you video glimpses into my life as I see fit. I don't yet have a cool catch phrase to end with. If you have any suggestions, send them to me. You can reach me at [email protected]