One of the most frustrating things that I've come across in different churches was the lack of consideration by the pastorate to work with people and their concerns.

The prevalent attitude I've found with most Church Leaders and Pastors is; sure I'll go have breakfast with you and listen to you, but at the end of the day, we're still going to do what I want.

hisalone, I do strongly agree with your assessment of small group leaders. One of the battles I find myself in frequently with my own church is that I believe that small group leaders should be ordained elders and they should be gifted in the area of being a leader, teacher and caregiver.

But to be fair, it's always hard for every church to exercise peoples gifts the right way.

Here is what I see from your two previous posts. Just by reading your two posts, I can easily come to the conclusion that you have a heart for God and His people, your brothers and sisters.

That is plain to see and it should be very obvious to your Pastorate and fellow Church leaders. So do what is in your power to do...... continue to express yourself to them in a loving way and continue to keep it in prayer. Then rely on God to work in their hearts. But don't give up. Keep taking to them, they really should be concerned about your feelings and if they don't agree with you, they should at least have treat you with respect and sit down with you and explain why they are doing what they're doing. Just try not to get upset with them, because that really won't help matters. Most Pastors and church leaders have way to much on their plate and the last thing they want to deal with is an irate member from the congregation.

Dave

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. - Galatians 2:16