I am not going to DIE in this PULPIT.
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
- I am not going to DIE in this PULPIT.
In a video, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, the senior pastor at a prominent megachurch in the US, stunned his congregation with an unexpected announcement. He bravely confessed that he was stepping away from his ministry for a season. His reason? He felt distant from God, weary in his soul, and in need of mental and physical recuperation.
In his address to the congregation, Rev. Wesley spoke openly about his struggles, saying, "I am tired in my soul."
It was a profound moment that challenged the notion of the infallibility of spiritual leaders and reminded us all of our shared humanity. Witnessing such raw honesty and vulnerability was both humbling and inspiring.
Watch out, I know it will bless your Spirit.
This was right before the pandemic. He had a chance to regroup. He came back and took Alfred Street to greater heights. Thank you Pastor Westly for our leadership. ❤
That’s MY PASTOR!! I love that he’s so real!
Rev. Howard J. Wesley is one of the most anointed, dynamic, real, uniquely transparent, and genuine Pastors I've had the pleasure of studying under thru the blessing of social media. This particular experiential sermon occurred about 4 1/2 years ago! This solidified, validated, and confirmed a similar feeling I was actually wrestling with at the same time, having at that time over 20 years of Ordained Ministry under my belt & knowing others who SHOULD HAVE Been wrestling in the same way! Been rockin' with him ever since! His anointed Ministry is a true Gift from God!❤
"Following God's command always leads to blessings and protection.
May God continue to watch over and bless him in Jesus Name, Amen 🙏🏿
He was tired and His spirit may have sensed the heaviness of the upcoming pandemic. He spoke his truth, was vulnerable and saved himself from burn out. He ended the sabbatical early because the pandemic. Listen to the sermons, he is vulnerable, real and anointed. Much love Pastor Wesley!!
An actual pastor being honest. So rare. May God continue to bless him.
I follow Alfred Street. This happened a few years ago. I am so glad that Dr. Wesley was true to himself. We have NO ONE to answer to but God! Thank you for sharing. I needed to see this as a reminder.
Welcome 🙏🏿
I'm glad you value it.
This is why some pastors have a plurity of leaders. We share the preaching duties and other responsibilities so we won't burn out.
This is Wisdom.🙏🏿
I was there that Sunday. It was literally right before the pandemic. He actually ended his sabbatical early and came back to the church.
There are a few Black pastors I know who take a rest/sabbatical every year. That’s wisdom! Trust God and lean not to your own understanding.
Rev Dr Howard-John Wesley is a profound pastor, preacher, leader, and teacher‼️ I sincerely trust that if he states that he needs a “sabbatical” from the pulpit, he has deeply prayed over this matter, and GOD has given him HIS APPROVAL for some rest and quiet time as he journeys through this life. It is even stated in the Bible that while JESUS was on earth that JESUS also grew tired and weary in HIS journey among the people. May GOD give Rev Wesley a deserved rest and peace as he determines the next phase of his life‼️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Amen🙏🏿
Praying God to carry you through your Elijah moment...and minister to your soul that you will have His perfect peace.
I was there for the service .... and was a member..I get it.. I stopped going for other reasons ,.. I am not going to go there...
I want to share this book for any person , pastor struggling with burn out... Zeal without Burnout by Christopher Ash. This book has brought insight. Its mostly catered to pastor but the same principles can be applied to daily life. Also while your at it pick up The emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazzero. These two have provided great insights...
Feel free to share the digital version with us. It could be beneficial for other pastors as well. 🙏🏿
Pastor, I'm so glad that you're taking a break. There's nothing wrong with you taking a sabbatical. I, too, am in ministry. Please don't think that I'm criticizing you. Just want to help. Read Exodus 18:21. You have pushed yourself to the extreme. Is God leading you to go to school for degree after degree? You have 10,000 members w/4 services. That's a lot. How effective can u be when you're tired or hear the voice of God. Are the ppl receiving in such a short period?You must delegate. God is speaking. Is God leading u to do all these things? There's nothing wrong with education. How much time are u spending with your wife over the years and children? Yes, God is first. Your family is next, then the church family. It seems as if YOU are pushing for being over the top for achievements and have remained on auto for years doing things on your own. Now you've reached burnout mode. Those things are important but not for everyone. Maybe if you were younger and not married. UR have stretched yourself to thin and for what, a piece of paper? Your members love you. Please don't be upset, but it seems that u r an overachiever. Ask Hod to search your heart and spirit for directions while ur out. U R a powerful preacher! Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you. I am not telling u what to do. Ask God, preach one service and someone else do the next three. Teach one Bible study a month during the summer. Delegate someone for other nights/services. This will give u a break. If attendance, money falls off, that's not your problem. Just keep preaching and teaching the Word!! His Word will draw or drive. Our duty is to preach Jesus only. Let officers be concerned about $, u can only help so many ppl or organizations. 200 organizations is a lot. Most ppl right there in your congregation can use more assistance. I will pray for you, although Idk you. As ppl of Christ, we're to lift each other up, not hurt. I pray that Jesus will return u stronger and wiser. Please forgive me if this is offensive. This isn't my plan. God bless you and His ppl.
Yes! Salah ( Pause ) .Wisdom at it's best! Take heed.
Wow. So much judgement in 2024! Prayer would be more beneficial. I don't agree with everything Pastor Wesley espouses, but he is honorable...and transparent... how about you?
Pastors are allowed to pass on the role or share the load or Rest however once you have the preaching gift it will never leave you. I think he has shared this before.
Absolutely! It's a must.
Wow! So sad about the 30-year old Pastor Wilson who died by suicide.
"Deeply saddened by the news. May his soul rest in peace."
@@HOPEALIVE-gu3oz Amen.
Speak Pastor.
I pray that this Pastor turn in to God even more in his secret closet! Mercy God!
In Jesus Name, Amen 🙏🏿
I won't blame you Pastor 😔
Selah Pastor Wesley.. Selah🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Most people don’t get to yell “I’m tired” at work and take an elongated leave with pay just because they feel like it. Makes pastoring seem a lot easier than most jobs. 🤷🏼♂️
Absolutely no comparison to working a 9-5 versus pastoring 24/8. You people who think this way is so brainwashed to think anyone who needs a mental break or break period is weak and it’s really the strongest who can identify when they can’t take it anymore. Pastors are….shocker coming, human 😮 who also get “tired”. Only in America do we praise struggling even when it’s unnecessary and claiming that it builds character but it only rears what we see today where more people are angry, short tempered. On top of that dying young from stress from being “tired”. And actually most people can in fact take time off from work, it’s called a “ leave of absence “. SMH 🤦🏽♀️
@@NikNice81 Pastors are not working harder than nurses, teachers, bus drivers, truck drivers, police officers, janitors, garbage men, waiters, flight attendants or construction workers. Not at all. And none of these professions get to randomly take multi-month sabbaticals.
MAN OF GOD YOU NEED A SABBATICAL WHICH IS LONG VACATION BY YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY NOW‼️👏👏🤣🤣🇯🇲🇯🇲
WELL DONE MAN OF GOD SHUT UP IN YOUR SECRET PLACE WITH GOD ALMIGHTY AND REST‼️👏👏🤣🤣🇯🇲🇯🇲
HALLELUYAH‼️👏🤣🇯🇲
THIS IS WISDOM. YOU GET AND HAVE UNDERSTANDING THAT YOU NEED TIME TO REST AND RECUPERATE‼️👏👏🤣🤣🇯🇲🇯🇲
What does that mean, "I'm tired in my soul?" I've NEVER heard that before .................
That statement calls for some much-needed rest and contemplation.🤷🏿♂️
Yes you have im sick and tired of being sick and tired.
Soul = mind, will, and emotions
The Sprit is worn!
I feel that statement 💯 some of us wear happy masks and people will never know how burdened and empty you feel inside.
If this isn't in 2024 he may want to leave again for it is the abomination of the DESOLATE whatever is hidden in your heart mind and soul will be revealed publicly for you haven't taken it to your FATHER JESUS and sought his understanding woe woe to who prophecies and dream and speak without going to JESUS the one true living God JESUS FIRST
Although I know of Alfred Street Baptist Church, I've never heard him speak. I've been invited to attend multiple times. Once I found out he was a Kappa, I knew I'd never go. It was a deal-breaker. You cannot serve two masters. Many former Greeks understood this and renounced. I pray that during a time of reflection, he comes to realize this and repent. He seems like a sincere servant of God and it's never too late to come into full alignment with Him.
Although I am proud to be a member of sorority for over 50 years, this membership does NOT COMPROMISE MY FAITH IN AN ALMIGHTY GOD ‼️ I pray to GOD for my BLESSINGS, not my sorority sister or chapter president. I assume that most sorority or fraternity members have the common sense to prioritize the deepest power and belief in their lives - a RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD‼️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@lajuwillteach4157 Somebody is really triggered and in their feelings. Believe what you want to believe. My only obligations is to warn Greeks of their transgression. The fact that you responded to a gentle rebuke by defending your position like a rabid animal speaks volumes.
Thanks for sharing this powerful story! I will follow up by doing an episode of my radio show on this subject matter. I appreciate this pastor confessing about the travails of pastoring. I hope it reminds church members that their pastors don't need to hear all of their petty issues. I pray for this man's mental health and well-being.
In Jesus Name, Amen 🙏🏿
To die in the pulpit would be the HIGHEST honor in my opinion imagine God calls you In the midst of doing this work! And not while doing something you have no business in doing as Child of the Most High!
“Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his” - Number 23:10
Ok, hunh!!!!!
I think he really meant, "Y'all ain't finna kill me!"
Acts 17:16 KJV - Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
1 Corinthians 10:14 KJV - Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
Pastor need to renounce and also denounce Greek Fraternities❕️❕️❕️
Guilt.
😂
MY BROTHER YOU CANNOT BE MEMBERS OF ""CULTS"" AND ""A BORN AGAIN CHILD OF GOD ALMIGHTY THROUGH HIS ONLY SON JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH AND HIS HOLY INNOCENT BLOOD‼️"" 😡😡🇯🇲🇯🇲
SPEND TIME WITH GOD ALMIGHTY FOR GOD ALMIGHTY TO REVEAL WITH YOU ""OCCULT"" AND ""TRUE SALVATION"" DO NOT GO TOGETHER‼️😡😡😡🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Thank you for pointing this out. I have heard good things about Alfred Street, but I WILL NOT sit under any pastor that is in a fraternity or is a mason.
I guess he missed that we are not only supposed to rest, but to rest IN THE LORD, not do our own self-will.
We are to be immersed in worshiping Jesus and Focusing on Him through scripture and the beauty of His Creation! 🙌🏻
Who is he kidding?
"He seems to be speaking his mind and could use some time to rest and reflect."
Everyone needs a time of rest and restoration. And for the saved Believers it never means separate from the Lord.
The Pastor said he is going to read the Bible through without writing a sermon. Preachers needs to rest in the Lord and this is what this young man is talking about!!!
You sound real dumb.
Maybe time to retire or pass the work since he continues to get here..
"Even the most exceptional leaders require moments of rest and reflection."
This is 2020 and he’s more phenomenal now in his preaching, teaching etc.then ever.
I tell you the internet sure knows how to drag a brother through the trenches. Bringing up old stuff just giving those who don’t know nothing a opportunity to speak nonsense. SMH!
@@walkbyfaith2917 you guys must stop be so sensitive. If he is constantly hitting the wall, nothing wrong with doing something else
You sound spiritually dumb.
He should go somewhere sit down be quiet and never get back up or speak again!!!
I'm not convinced that will meet our standards.
"The secret to success lies in taking the time to rest and reflect."
You sound like someone who is not in ministry. I’d rather have a pastor who admits to where he is versus having a burnout which leads to behavior that is not representative of GOD.
@TrevWILL79
The pastor is known for always speaking the truth, even when it's not easy.
Not everyone is comfortable with facing the truth, but it's important nonetheless."
Pastors need rest to reflect.
Some may not understand.🤷🏿♂️
Why?