Churches are more dangerous than you might think . People yell, and behave badly, and throw things. Not always, only if you say 'secretary' when we all know we have reached the point where there is isn't any such thing. It seems the secretaries are no more . Say the "S-word" and they hesitate for a moment , giving you the opportunity to confess your sin and plead forgiveness. But overlook this nanosecond and Jesus excuse Himself from the room for a few moments. your 'Admin' which we all know mean Administrative Assistant, which is short for, "I'm far more in charge than you think."
Meet My Dear Secretary Miss Helen
As a pastor for some thirty years you mark certain times of change . For example, saying , "Cool" but what you really meant was , "Epic." or when there's a new staff opening. When the church had 50 members you could remember the secretary's name - wife. Secretary number two was Helen, who saw this as a 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 hinging on a word .
How to Replace the Secretary
The new person really was the right one for the task , 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 a 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 carefully pronouncing each single syllable said, "Yes, I am the new Administrative Assistant ." We never discussed it afterward; we never had to, Kelley is not a secretary, she is an Admin.
Meet My Dear Secretary Miss Helen
As a pastor for some thirty years you mark certain times of change . For example, saying , "Cool" but what you really meant was , "Epic." or when there's a new staff opening. When the church had 50 members you could remember the secretary's name - wife. Secretary number two was Helen, who saw this as a 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 hinging on a word .
How to Replace the Secretary
The new person really was the right one for the task , 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 a 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 carefully pronouncing each single syllable said, "Yes, I am the new Administrative Assistant ." We never discussed it afterward; we never had to, Kelley is not a secretary, she is an Admin.
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