Transformation…
I know that I am several weeks late but I just got around to watching my favorite Advent film and while I was watching it I realized something.
At some point over the past 2-4 years I have evolved. I used to think of myself as pastor Kevorkian because it seems that any faith community I find myself involved with died. I figured that there could be a calling in that — going to evangelical churches that don’t realize they are dying and helping them make the transition with dignity and grace.
But after watching the film tonight I feel that I at this stage of my ecclesial journey I am much more like Viktor Navorski. Maybe I need to come to terms with the reality that I am unacceptable.
James, like Viktor Navorski, the problem didn’t lie with him personally, but were due to systemic dysfunctions beyond his personal ability to control. To fight the system you sometimes need some creative translation…..
So what is your favorite Advent film?
You’re not unacceptable, James. You’re just a thinker. Most thinkers make others uncomfortable. I cannot even accommodate the thought that our old church died because of you. The quality of its spiritual considerations were much enhanced by your presence, as far as I’m concerned. OK, and you were kind of fun! We just couldn’t put enough spit on the fuse to keep that one from exploding!